Frances in the Country

Reach for this book when your child seems constantly at odds with their environment, particularly if they are high-energy kids living in structured or urban spaces. It speaks to the 'square peg' child who feels that every rule is a restriction and every wall is a barrier to their natural vibrancy. The story follows Frances, a girl who feels too big and too loud for her city life, as she visits her family's farm and discovers a landscape that matches her internal scale. It is a validating, gentle exploration of how 'misbehavior' is often just a need for a different kind of space. Ideal for children ages 4 to 8, this book helps parents reframe a child's restlessness as a search for belonging and a desire for physical freedom.