About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is experiencing the first jitters of school yard romance or the nervous confusion of receiving a secret valentine. It is an ideal pick for navigating the social pressures that arrive during the February holiday season, particularly when teasing and 'secret admirers' start to become a focal point of the classroom. The story follows Arthur as he receives anonymous, mushy cards that make him feel both embarrassed and incredibly curious. He navigates a whirlwind of emotions as he tries to guess who likes him, fearing his friends are playing a prank while secretly hoping it is the new girl in class. It is a gentle, humorous look at the vulnerability of early crushes and the importance of being able to join in on the joke. Parents will appreciate how it validates the awkwardness of growing up while maintaining a lighthearted, age-appropriate tone for elementary students.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the social concept of 'crushes' and secret admirers. The approach is secular and realistic to a school environment. There are no heavy topics like death or divorce, though it does touch on the mild social anxiety of being teased by peers.
