About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a major transition, particularly the anxiety of a close friend moving away. It is an ideal choice for kids who use humor as a defense mechanism or those who feel embarrassed by things they cannot control. While the 'Super Burp' premise provides plenty of laughs, the heart of the story focuses on George's very real fear of losing his social circle and the stress of a changing environment. As part of the popular George Brown, Class Clown series, this chapter book uses a lighthearted, magical realism approach to tackle middle-grade social jitters. It normalizes the 'heavy' feeling of saying goodbye by wrapping it in a fast-paced Halloween mystery. Parents will appreciate how it models loyalty and problem-solving during a season that can often feel overwhelming for sensitive children.
