About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling the weight of daily expectations or struggling to find their place in a group. It is the perfect antidote for a child who feels a bit bored with the ordinary and needs to embrace their silly side. The story follows Rex Thomas, a boy who discovers he can transform into a dog, leading to a series of hilarious and high-stakes adventures that flip his world upside down. Through Rex's double life, the book explores themes of identity, secret-keeping, and the unique perspective gained from seeing the world from a different angle. It is an excellent choice for children ages 8 to 11 who enjoy slapstick humor and lighthearted fantasy. This book validates the feeling of being a bit different while emphasizing that our most unusual traits can often be our greatest strengths.
What Parents Should Know
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The book is secular and lighthearted. It touches on identity and the feeling of being an outsider, but it does so through a metaphorical, comedic lens rather than a heavy or dramatic one. The resolutions are consistently hopeful and humorous.
