by Karen White
First published 2018
Kendall sees magic everywhere. At four years old, every day brings new discoveries that feel like grand adventures. A trip to the grocery store becomes an expedition. Playing in the backyard turns into exploration of uncharted territory. Even ordinary moments at home transform into exciting episodes through her curious eyes. Kendall navigates her small world with the wonder that only young children possess. Simple activities become thrilling experiences as she encounters new people, places, and situations. Each chapter follows another day in her life, where mundane events take on extraordinary significance. The tension comes from seeing how a preschooler processes the world around her. Kendall must make sense of adult conversations, figure out social rules, and handle the big emotions that come with being small in a grown-up world. Her perspective turns everyday challenges into adventures worth following. This story captures the intensity of childhood, where everything feels important and nothing is truly ordinary. Kendall's world may be small, but through her eyes, it contains infinite possibilities for excitement and discovery.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, slice-of-life
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
54 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform