
Reach for this book when your child is grappling with the realization that even trusted adults or smart friends can make mistakes. It is particularly helpful for navigating the fear that comes with health concerns and the social friction that follows a misunderstanding. The story follows Milly and Molly as they seek medical advice from their friend BiddyBid regarding some mysterious spots. When the diagnosis turns out to be wrong, the girls must work through their frustration and anxiety to find a path toward forgiveness. Written for children aged 4 to 8, this book serves as a gentle tool for parents to discuss accountability, the fallibility of others, and how to repair a friendship after a breach of trust. It normalizes the feeling of being upset when someone lets you down while modeling a graceful way to move forward.
The book deals with illness and medical misinformation in a secular, realistic way. The resolution is hopeful and focuses on social restoration rather than medical trauma.
A 6-year-old who is prone to perfectionism or who has recently felt 'tricked' or misled by a peer or adult they look up to. It is for the child who needs to see that people can be wrong without being 'bad.'
Read the book cold, but be prepared to explain that BiddyBid was trying to help, even though her advice was wrong. This prevents the child from viewing BiddyBid as a villain. The parent may have heard their child say, 'I'm never talking to them again because they lied to me,' or witnessed a meltdown after a friend's mistake caused the child minor trouble.
Younger children (4-5) focus on the scary nature of the spots and the relief of being cured. Older children (7-8) will pick up on the social nuances of the apology and the difficulty of letting go of a grudge.
Unlike many books about lying, this story focuses on a mistake made in good faith. It explores the unique challenge of forgiving someone who meant well but still caused harm.
Milly and Molly develop mysterious spots and turn to their friend BiddyBid for help. BiddyBid, acting as a makeshift doctor, provides an incorrect diagnosis that causes unnecessary worry and discomfort. Once the truth is revealed by a professional, the girls must navigate their feelings of resentment and learn to forgive BiddyBid for her well-intentioned but harmful error.
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