Angel in Charge

Reach for this book when your child is eager to prove their independence but finds that real world responsibility is messier than they imagined. Angel in Charge follows ten year old Angel as she navigates a week of solo babysitting her younger brother Rags while their mother is away. When the adult backup sitter proves to be totally incompetent, Angel has to step up to manage household crises and sibling dynamics on her own. This story is a perfect bridge for children transitioning into the big kid phase. It validates the anxiety of being in over one's head while celebrating the resilience and pride that come from problem solving. It is a warm, humorous look at family trust and the reality that growing up means learning to handle the unexpected without a roadmap.