About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the frustration of family obligations interfering with their personal passions. Waylon is a young scientist who has been counting down the days to the Boston Science Expo, but a family emergency forces him to choose between his big dream and supporting his sister's theater performance. It is a perfect story for children learning how to navigate the complex feelings of resentment and pride that come with being part of a busy household. This gentle, humorous chapter book models how to show up for others while acknowledging that it is okay to feel disappointed. It is an ideal choice for elementary students who are beginning to understand that their world extends beyond their own immediate desires.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in realistic fiction. It touches on the stress of parental career instability (the father's screenwriting) and the anxiety of being the 'reliable' child, but the resolution is hopeful and reinforces family bonds.
