About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses curiosity about their family heritage or asks what life was like for children in the past without the distractions of modern technology. It is a gentle, grounding choice for children who may be feeling overwhelmed by a fast-paced world and need a story that celebrates the quiet rhythms of nature, seasonal traditions, and the security of a large, loving family. Follow seven-year-old Betsy through a full year on her family's Wisconsin farm in the early 1900s. The story highlights the beauty of Polish-American traditions and the small but meaningful joys of rural life. While it touches on the responsibilities of farm chores and the occasional feeling of being 'lost in the middle' of many siblings, the primary focus is on belonging and gratitude. It is perfectly suited for children ages 7 to 10 as a comforting bedtime read or an independent chapter book.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is very gentle. It touches on minor illness and the physical demands of farm labor, but it is largely secular in its realism while being deeply rooted in the family's religious life. Any challenges are resolved through family cooperation and faith.
