About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling like an outsider or expressing worries about finding their place in the world. This gentle fantasy is perfect for children who are beginning to navigate the social complexities of friendship and the desire for companionship. It follows two kindhearted brothers, Normus and Lottavim, who realize that despite having each other, they long for more connection and a sense of home. Dick King-Smith uses a whimsical world of giants to explore very human themes of loneliness, belonging, and the joy of shared life. The story is told with a light, humorous touch that makes it an excellent bridge for early readers moving into chapter books. Parents will appreciate the wholesome message that everyone, no matter how big or different, deserves a soft place to land and someone to love.
