About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the growing pains of a changing family dynamic, whether that is a new sibling at home or the stress of a big family milestone like a wedding. This charming story follows Cilla Lee-Jenkins, a spunky and creative girl who is trying to balance her Chinese and Caucasian heritage while processing her feelings about her new baby sister. It is a wonderful resource for discussing cultural identity, perfectionism, and the shift from being an only child to a big sister. Written with humor and heart, it is ideal for elementary readers who enjoy relatable, everyday adventures. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's complex feelings of jealousy and the desire to be 'enough' in a multicultural world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The approach is direct but age-appropriate and secular. It also touches on sibling jealousy and the fear of social displacement. The resolution is realistic and hopeful, emphasizing that identity is a journey rather than a destination.
