Heidi Heckelbeck gets the sniffles

Reach for this book when your child is facing the crushing disappointment of missing a long-awaited party or school event because they have woken up sick. It captures the specific frustration of feeling like your body is letting you down right when the fun is about to start. In this installment of the popular series, Heidi Heckelbeck is devastated to catch a cold just before the Brewster Fall Harvest Festival. As she tries to use her magic to 'cheat' her way back to health, she discovers that some things simply require patience and self-care. It is a perfect choice for early elementary readers because it validates their FOMO (fear of missing out) while gently modeling the necessity of rest. Parents will appreciate how the story balances whimsical magic with the very realistic need for tissues, soup, and a little bit of resilience.