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A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling like an outsider or struggling with being different from their peers. Flitterwig is a gentle fantasy about a small, wingless dragon-like creature who feels isolated and useless in a family that values flight above all. His world changes when he befriends a lonely human girl, and together they embark on a journey of discovery. The story beautifully explores themes of loneliness, self-acceptance, courage, and the power of a friendship built on seeing the best in each other. It is an ideal read for sensitive children ready for a heartfelt chapter book that models how our unique qualities can become our greatest strengths.