About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the pressure of a big goal or feels paralyzed by a mistake made while trying to do the right thing. Lily is an earnest protagonist who accidentally fumbles a high-stakes task: delivering magical dreams to sick children. The story explores the heavy weight of 'good intentions' gone wrong and the specific brand of shame that comes when our desire for a reward, like Lily's Silver Star, gets in the way of our actual responsibilities. At 87 pages, it is an accessible chapter book for early elementary readers. It provides a gentle framework for discussing accountability, showing that even 'slippery' problems can be solved with perseverance and a willingness to own our mishaps. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's desire for recognition while prioritizing the empathy required to help others.
