About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the tricky dynamics of a blended family or struggling to find common ground with a new peer. It is a gentle middle-grade story about Chloe, whose excitement for a holiday getaway with her dad and his new girlfriend is met with unexpected resistance from her potential new step-sister, Sandy. Through the lens of a snowy adventure, the story explores the nuance of forced proximity and the reality that blending families takes time, patience, and mutual effort. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's desire for harmony while acknowledging that relationships cannot be rushed. It is a perfect choice for teaching empathy and the importance of compromise during high-pressure holiday seasons.
