About This Book
Reach for this book when your child feels out of sync after a long vacation, a move, or a period of time away from family members. It beautifully captures the confusing mixture of joy and anxiety that comes with returning to a familiar place that somehow feels different. Through Anna's eyes, parents can help children navigate the fear that their place in the family might have shifted while they were gone. Set in a vibrant, multigenerational household in modern Nigeria, the story follows Anna as she returns from visiting her grandmother in Canada. Between a new pet chick and siblings who have grown in her absence, Anna must rediscover her sense of belonging. It is a gentle, funny, and culturally rich chapter book perfect for ages 6 to 9, offering a reassuring message that love remains constant even when life changes.
