About This Book
Reach for this book when your child seems to live in their own world, turning everyday chores into epic adventures or struggling to stay focused because their imagination is simply too loud to ignore. It is a vibrant celebration of a high energy girl named Mila whose creative mind transforms a simple day of errands into a whirlwind of pirates, space travel, and deep sea exploration. Through Yasmeen Ismail's energetic illustrations, parents will find a wonderful tool for validating their child's wandering mind. It shifts the perspective from seeing a child as distracted to seeing them as a visionary. This story normalizes the big, messy, joyful reality of being a kid with a lot of ideas, making it a perfect choice for active preschoolers and early elementary students who find magic in the mundane.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
There are no traditional sensitive topics like death or trauma. The book deals with the tension between adult expectations (sitting still, following directions) and a child's internal drive for play. The approach is entirely secular and celebratory.
Ideal Reader
A high energy 4 or 5 year old who is frequently told to 'focus' or 'settle down.' It is for the child who sees a stick and immediately knows it is a magic wand, and for the parent who wants to celebrate that spirit rather than dampen it.
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