About This Book
Reach for this book if your child is a worrier who struggles with transitions, moving, or the fear of losing friendships. It is a gentle and deeply relatable story for children navigating housing instability or financial stress, but its heart lies in the universal experience of growing up and realizing that life cannot always be controlled. Ivy is a protagonist who loves baking and fixing things, providing a tangible way for kids to process the intangible 'breaks' in life. Through her journey, she learns to apologize for mistakes and find her place in a changing world. It is a compassionate choice for middle-grade readers ages 8 to 12 who need to see their own anxieties reflected and resolved with hope.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book addresses housing insecurity and the aftermath of foreclosure with a realistic, secular approach. It also touches on the death of a grandparent (Alice's grandfather). The resolution is grounded and hopeful, focusing on emotional resilience rather than a 'magical' fix to financial problems.
