About This Book
Reach for this book when your child begins to ask questions about their own family history or feels that their family story is too ordinary to be special. It is a gentle, grounding tool for children who are developing a sense of identity and want to understand their place in the long line of people who came before them. The book serves as a historical memoir that celebrates the quiet resilience of ancestors who were not famous or wealthy, but simply strong and good. Through black and white illustrations and simple prose, Robert Lawson explores the lives of his parents and grandparents, touching on themes of hard work, migration, and the building of a nation. It is an excellent choice for a collaborative read where parents can pause to share their own family anecdotes, reinforcing the idea that every family tree is rooted in stories of perseverance and quiet strength.
