Written and Drawn by Henrietta

Reach for this book when your child is hovering on the edge of a new creative breakthrough or needs a boost of confidence to share their internal world with others. It is the perfect antidote for the perfectionist child who is afraid to make the first mark on a blank page. The story follows Henrietta, a young girl who receives a new box of colored pencils and decides to write and draw her own book. As she works, the reader sees both her 'real life' and the story she is creating, featuring a three-headed monster and a brave protagonist. It beautifully captures the messy, exhilarating process of artistic creation. This book is a wonderful tool for validating a child's voice and teaching them that their stories are worth telling, regardless of how 'perfect' the drawings might be. It celebrates the bridge between a child's reality and their rich inner fantasy life.