First published 1996
A young child faces the daily challenges that make school and home feel overwhelming. The neighborhood bully waits around every corner. Mom keeps serving those dreaded lima beans at dinner. Other unwelcome situations pop up regularly. Then the child makes a discovery that changes everything. Disguises offer a way out of these predicaments. With the right costume or clever camouflage, avoiding trouble becomes possible. The child learns that sometimes the solution to a problem requires creativity and a little bit of pretending to be someone else. This story explores how kids can take control of difficult situations using their imagination and resourcefulness.
Genres: fiction, family-life, contemporary
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking, whimsical
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Hardcover · Simon & Schuster