First published 2019
Ordinary objects—a paperclip, a leaf, a button—spring to life in this quirky collection. As each mini transforms, it faces unique challenges and quests, from a lonely paperclip seeking connection to a button searching for its missing pair. These enchanting tales celebrate the extraordinary in the everyday, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the power of imagination.
Genres: short-stories, fantasy, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: found-family, transformation
720 pages · Paperback · Knopf Books for Young Readers