About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is experiencing the confusing and often frustrating feelings of growing up. One minute they are a 'big kid' expected to be independent, and the next they are 'too little' to join in. This gentle concept book explores the duality of being a child, validating the experience of feeling both big and small, sometimes all at once. Through relatable scenarios, it touches on themes of self-confidence, identity, and independence. Perfect for preschoolers and early elementary kids (ages 3 to 7), this book provides a wonderful starting point for conversations about the emotional ups and downs of getting older, helping children feel seen and understood in their rapidly changing world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book does not contain sensitive topics. Its approach to identity and growing up is secular, positive, and affirming. The resolution is consistently hopeful and validating, focusing on self-acceptance.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 4 to 6 year old who is grappling with the rules and expectations associated with their age and size. This book is for the child who proudly exclaims 'I can do it myself!' but then cries in frustration five minutes later because they are not big enough to succeed at a different task.
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