Johnny the Walrus

Written by Matt Walsh · Illustrated by K. Reece

A boy's imagination clashes with reality when he's forced to choose between who he is and who he pretends to be.

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30 pages· ~550L

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Bookroo's summary

Johnny's vivid imagination lets him become anything—a dinosaur, a knight, a puppy. But when the online world discovers his playful nature, he's pressured to choose between his true self and his fantasies. Can Johnny navigate a world that demands he pick one identity and stick with it? As the stakes rise, Johnny must decide if he can remain true to himself or if he must conform to others' expectations. This tale explores the tension between innocence and identity, challenging the boundaries of imagination and reality.

From the publisher

From Daily Wire personality and bestselling children’s book author Matt Walsh comes a timely tale of innocence, identity, and imagination.Johnny is a little boy with a big imagination. One day he pretends to be a big scary dinosaur, the next day he’s a knight in shining armor or a playful puppy. But when the internet people find out Johnny likes to make-believe, he’s forced to make a decision between the little boy he is and the things he pretends to be - and he’s not allowed to change his mind.

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