
By Monica Wesolowska, Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrator)
A boy defies gravity, seeking a place where he truly belongs.
Elbert floats above the ground, defying gravity and societal norms. His mother supports his unique nature, but as the world struggles to understand him, Elbert faces a choice: conform or soar higher. Will he find a community that embraces his true self, or remain tethered to a world that doesn't? Discover Elbert's journey of self-discovery and the power of unconditional love in a world that demands conformity.
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 up into the air. Before long, his mother must stand on her tip toes to reach him and toss toys into the air at playtime. 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, and people understand him less and less, Elbert has to make a decision: Stay bound to the ground or float higher in the hopes of finding the world–and community–he’s always wished for.
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