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A heartwarming story about unconditional love and rising above those who stand in the way of being who you are.

Shortly after he is born, Elbert floats into the air. Before long, his mother must stand on tiptoes just to reach him. While everyone in town, from the school nurse to the mayor, is full of advice for keeping her boy down, Elbert’s mother knows her son is meant to float. And so, she lets him. But as life becomes more and more difficult for a floating boy, Elbert has to make a decision…

Reviews

★ “A fun story with plenty of space left in it to apply it to nearly any discussion about celebrating who you are, especially if you feel different. And don’t we all? …Featuring the unconditional, iridescent love of a caregiver and Elbert’s own stoic nature, this is a stellar purchase for every picture book collection.” –School Library Journal, starred review

“This effervescent parable of a floating boy, about rising above when others want to keep you down, is whimsical and relatable, thanks to Wesolowska’s warm anecdotal language and Pumphrey’s lighthearted art.” —The New York Times

A transcendent journey for families seeking affirming representations of those who march to their own beats. — Kirkus

A warming story of loving someone just the way they are. — Publishers Weekly

A great book about being who you are despite the odds and suggestions from others to change. — Kidsbookshelf

A unique and uplifting celebration of individuality and unconditional love. –The Horn Book

“The stylized, retro art lends the story some levity and is particularly adept at conveying emotion…The ending…underscores a dilemma faced by any minority group: how do you bond with those who share your experience without the majority characterizing you as other?” –BCCB

“Colorful, floating, and happy.” — Book Bunnies