Baggage

This heartwarming children's book follows a young child, Micha, who struggles to find their place in the world. Faced with a life full of challenges, they must find the courage to let go and not miss out on all the fun life has to offer. Through the power of resilience and friendship, they discover that anything is possible."Children who learn to accept themselves and to live with others have less stress and better self-esteem. They learn to trust themselves, and by feeling safe and accepted, they will try to do many new activities. However, it is difficult for some children to free themselves from negative emotions, especially when there is a strong emotional bond. It is necessary to teach them how to understand their emotions and encourage them to communicate. Laurel Lorenzini exemplifies this concept in Baggage. The story is about Micha, a child who is always carrying a wagon from one place to another, in which there are bags with labels such as fear or sadness. Everyone Micha meets is kind. They play, sing, have adventures, and invite Micha to be part of it all, but Micha refuses. The reason is that Micha doesn't want to lose sight of the bags until the moment of understanding that the burden causes the loss of opportunities to have fun." -Diana Lopez for Readers’ Favorite (5-star review)