About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is anticipating the arrival of a new sibling and needs a productive distraction from the nervous energy of the hospital waiting room. This story follows Jennifer 'Cam' Jansen, a girl with a photographic memory who finds herself solving a mystery involving missing luggage while waiting for her mother to give birth on Valentine's Day. It is a perfect bridge for young readers moving from picture books to early chapters. The book emphasizes themes of patience, teamwork, and family love without becoming overly sentimental. Parents will appreciate how the mystery format keeps the pace brisk, making the hospital setting feel adventurous rather than clinical or scary. It is an ideal choice for children aged 6 to 9 who are learning to balance their own interests with the changing dynamics of their growing family.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles the birth of a sibling in a very secular, matter-of-fact way. There is no mention of the physical process of birth, only the waiting and the eventual arrival. The theft is a low-stakes crime with a clear, safe resolution.
