Hey there, friends! It’s 11-year-old Noah, the character in the Noah’s Quest® book, here with you again.

Did you know that no two puzzle pieces in the world are exactly the same? That’s because puzzles are made so each piece has its own place—just like people! But what if you don’t know where your place is yet? That’s the big question in The Puzzle Piece.

This book is about a giant make-believe puzzle where every living thing is a piece, including you! But what if you feel like you don’t fit anywhere? What if you think you have to change yourself just to belong? The story takes you on a journey to discover that everyone has a spot where they fit perfectly—just the way they are. It reminds you to trust yourself, believe in your own strengths, and know that one day, you’ll find where you truly belong.

I love how this book makes you feel like you’re part of something big and important. It’s not just about fitting in—it’s about knowing that being yourself is the best way to find your place. The words are gentle but powerful, kind of like a warm hug, and the pictures (I tell you, they’re awesome!) make the story even more magical. It’s also super fun to imagine the world as one big puzzle with so many different pieces working together.

This book feels like a cozy blanket on a cold day—comforting, warm, and something you want to hold onto forever.

How The Puzzle Piece by Andrea Mendoza-Vasconez Ticks Off All the Criteria for the Noah’s Quest® and Friends Fave Book Award

✅ Age: Perfect for kids my age
✅ Engagement: Keeps me thinking and imagining
✅ Learning: Teaches about self-worth and confidence
✅ Relatability: Everyone wonders where they fit in sometimes
✅ Emotion: Inspires hope and reassurance
✅ Illustration: Looks like it has great pictures!
✅ Creativity: A puzzle-world is a cool idea
✅ Readability: Easy to understand
✅ Participation: Makes you think about your own place in the world
✅ Re-readability: Definitely a book you’d want to read again!
✅ Respect: Encourages kindness and self-acceptance
✅ Authorship: Written by an expert in child development
✅ Uniqueness: A fresh way to explain individuality

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