This book is just stunning. Forget the genre label on the book or whether it’s a children’s book or not; this book is or everyone who has ever experienced grief, loneliness, and the feeling that they don’t quite belong. It is a beautiful slavic-inspired tale of growing, being, and finding ones own way in the world. This is a delightful read, full of unexpected twists and adventures and I hope that everyone reads this!

I was going to give this 4 stars but the last section of the book was so beautiful and unexpected and full of special moments, and it even made me cry. I’m going to be buying this for my kids one day, but ultimately just as much for me.