About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is starting to notice that the world is bigger and more complicated than their immediate circle, or if they are feeling anxious about current events and changing times. It provides a safe, grounded way to discuss how families navigate historical shifts while maintaining their own traditions and sense of security. Tomie dePaola captures his life as a second-grader in 1941, detailing the small joys of childhood like art projects and family dinners, until the news of Pearl Harbor changes everything. It is a gentle introduction to historical trauma that emphasizes the resilience of family bonds and the continuity of love. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a child's worry while offering a hopeful model of moving forward together.
