About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the double weight of a social commitment and a private heartache. It is an ideal choice for the elementary student who feels they must put on a brave face for school while dealing with the anxiety of a lost pet or a rift in a friendship. The story follows the irrepressible Clementine as she is named Friend of the Week, a role that requires her classmates to write nice things about her. However, her focus is split between her missing kitten, Moisturizer, and a painful misunderstanding with her best friend, Margaret. Pennypacker captures the high-stakes world of third-grade social dynamics with warmth and humor. Parents will appreciate the nuanced portrayal of how external expectations can feel overwhelming when a child is processing internal grief, ultimately providing a comforting model for honesty and reconciliation.
