Age: Preschool-2nd grade
Writing

A sweet homage to the birth of a writer as Machlachlan writes an autobiographical tale about her roots. Readers/Listeners connect to the main character through the author's invitation to step into her shoes ("If you were a little girl..."), which is exactly what a writer does when they create new stories by stepping into the world of another. By giving readers this invitation, Maclachlan transforms her autobiography into a tool for readers to reflect on their own interests and draw their own parallels between their life and the girl's life.