About This Book
Reach for this book when your child expresses a sense of being 'different' because of their intense hobbies or when they seem discouraged that their big dreams don't fit into the everyday world. It tells the true story of Helen Mousley, an artist who spent her life transforming a simple house into a magical, fairy tale dwelling filled with whimsical details. Through this biography, children learn that creativity is a lifelong journey and that staying true to one's unique vision is a form of quiet bravery. It is a gentle, inspiring choice for children ages 4 to 8 who need to see that 'weird' or 'whimsical' ideas can become beautiful realities with patience and hard work.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and entirely hopeful. It touches on the concept of being an outlier in a community, but this is handled with a sense of pride rather than trauma.
Ideal Reader
An artistic 7-year-old who prefers building with blocks or drawing maps to playing sports, and who might benefit from seeing that 'growing up' doesn't mean giving up on magic.
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