And to Think that I Saw it on Mulberry Street

Reach for this book when your child starts coming home with elaborate stories that blur the line between fact and fiction, or when they seem hesitant to share their creative ideas for fear of being told to stick to the facts. It is a perfect choice for navigating the tension between a child's natural impulse for whimsical exaggeration and the adult world's demand for literal truth. The story follows Marco, a boy who walks home from school noticing only a simple horse and wagon on Mulberry Street. As he travels, his imagination transforms the mundane sight into a thundering parade of zebras, chariots, and brass bands. While the book celebrates the joy of creative flow, it also touches on the quiet shame a child might feel when their internal world meets the stern expectations of a parent. It is an enduring tool for discussing how we process our experiences through storytelling.