Step into the early world of one of history’s most beloved writers and discover the bright, curious girl she once was. Long before her stories became classics, she was a child with a sharp eye, a quick wit, and a heart full of ideas. This book follows her journey from a bustling home filled with siblings to the quiet corners where she scribbled her earliest tales, showing how her everyday life shaped the writer she would one day become. Young readers will meet a girl who learned from books, noticed the smallest details, and found humor in nearly everything around her. They’ll explore the friendships, challenges, routines, and adventures that helped her grow into a storyteller whose characters still feel real today. Along the way, they’ll see how curiosity, imagination, and determination can turn an ordinary childhood into the beginning of something extraordinary. Filled with warmth, lively storytelling, and glimpses into the world she grew up in, this book invites kids to follow her footsteps and discover how great ideas can come from simple moments. It’s an inspiring reminder that creativity doesn’t wait for adulthood—it starts with paying attention, asking questions, and letting your imagination roam free.