Books Like We Are Growing!

About We Are Growing!

Reach for this book when your child is caught in the comparison trap, feeling like they do not measure up to friends who seem faster, taller, or more talented. It is an ideal choice for the child who feels like an 'underdog' or is struggling to find their own identity within a peer group. The story follows a group of grass blades who are all celebrating their unique superlatives, leaving the protagonist, Walt, feeling left out because he cannot figure out what makes him special. Through humor and vibrant illustrations, the book explores themes of self-confidence and the anxiety of being 'different' in a way that is accessible for preschoolers and early elementary students. It validates the frustration of not having a 'thing' yet while providing a joyful, reassuring conclusion. Parents will appreciate how it uses the metaphor of growing grass to show that everyone develops at their own pace and that being yourself is the best superlative of all.