About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the pressure of competition or feeling overshadowed by a high-achieving sibling. It is particularly helpful for children who are beginning to equate their self-worth with winning and may be tempted to take shortcuts to prove their competence. The story follows Princess Cali as she enters a rescue tournament, where her desire to outshine her twin brother leads her to a difficult moral crossroads. This chapter book is perfectly pitched for early readers aged 6 to 9. It uses a magical, underwater setting to explore very real feelings of jealousy and the importance of personal integrity. Parents will appreciate how it models the courage required to admit a mistake and the realization that true success comes from playing fair, rather than just finishing first. It provides a gentle bridge to discussing how we treat our friends and family when the stakes feel high.
