About This Book
Reach for this book when your child comes home feeling deflated by playground teasing or when they are struggling to balance their natural exuberance with the rules of a classroom. Millie Magnus is a joyful third-grader who loves her pet chicken and her mom, the Mayor of D.C., but her world is shaken when a classmate named Buckley targets her hair and her name. This story is perfect for parents who want to model how to stand up for oneself without losing one's kindness. It offers a realistic look at how 'big feelings' can sometimes lead to trouble, while ultimately showing that empathy can turn a conflict into a friendship. It is an ideal bridge for kids aged 7 to 10 who are ready for more nuanced social-emotional themes wrapped in a humorous, fast-paced school story.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles bullying and teasing directly. It is secular in nature and concludes with a hopeful, realistic resolution where the protagonist and antagonist find common ground rather than a magical erasure of the past.
