About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a high-stakes moment, like a wedding or a school performance, and is struggling with performance anxiety or the weight of a big responsibility. It is a gentle story about a young girl who feels both excited and terrified about being a flower girl in her sister's wedding. She relies on a 'lucky ring' to manage her nerves, but eventually discovers her own inner strength. This Penguin Young Reader is perfectly paced for newly independent readers ages 6 to 9. It validates the physical feelings of worry while celebrating the pride that comes with following through on a commitment. Parents will appreciate how it models a healthy sibling relationship and provides a roadmap for navigating formal family traditions.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in realistic family dynamics. There are no heavy sensitive topics, though the intensity of the child's anxiety is depicted with genuine weight. The resolution is hopeful and realistic.
