About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing social exclusion or feeling hurt by the unkind actions of a neighborhood or schoolyard bully. While many Valentine's books focus on romance or sweet cards, this story addresses the reality that holidays can sometimes be used by others to be mean-spirited. It provides a safe space to discuss how to maintain your own joy and rely on true friends when others try to ruin the fun. This story is perfect for children ages 4 to 8 who are navigating early social dynamics and learning that kindness is a choice. Emma the witch serves as a wonderful role model for resilience. Instead of letting the nasty tricks of the older witches, Delores and Lavinia, dampen her spirit, she and her animal friends find creative ways to celebrate their bond. It is a lighthearted yet meaningful tool for modeling how to rise above negativity without losing one's own sense of empathy and wonder.
