About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels restricted by the routines of school or expresses a longing for adventure and unconventional living. It is the perfect choice for the young artist who feels like a 'square peg in a round hole' or for families preparing for an extended trip or a big life change. This memoir follows seven-year-old Giselle as she spends a year traveling through Italy with her family's traveling puppet theater instead of attending second grade. The story explores themes of creativity, family bonding, and the idea that learning happens everywhere, not just at a desk. Potter's whimsical illustrations capture the magic of the Italian countryside and the charmingly messy reality of life on the road. It is a gentle, sophisticated, and deeply reassuring look at how 'being different' can be a beautiful source of strength and inspiration for children aged 4 to 9.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in reality. It briefly touches on the feeling of being an outsider when Giselle returns to traditional school, but the resolution is hopeful and validating of her unique identity.
