About This Book
Reach for this book when your daughter starts noticing that everyone at school is suddenly talking about crushes, but she is not quite sure she is ready to join in. As middle sister Stevie Reel watches her older sister obsess over a first kiss and her younger sister stay happily focused on frogs, she finds herself in the crosshairs of a new boy's attention. It is a lighthearted look at the social shift from childhood play to middle school romance, emphasizing that there is no 'right' timeline for growing up. This story validates the awkwardness of early adolescence while maintaining a gentle, humor-filled tone perfect for upper elementary readers.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and very low-stakes. It deals with the mild pressure of peer groups and the shift in family dynamics as siblings grow up. The resolution is realistic and hopeful, prioritizing personal comfort over social expectations.
