About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing a social milestone, like a first sleepover or a school trip, but seems gripped by a secret anxiety they are too embarrassed to share. This classic story follows Janine, a sixth-grader who is terrified of the upcoming class sleepover because she still wets the bed. It captures the intense pressure of wanting to fit in while hiding a perceived flaw that feels monumental to an eleven-year-old. While the specific issue is bedwetting, the emotional resonance applies to any child dealing with shame or the fear of being 'found out.' It is an ideal choice for late elementary or early middle schoolers who are beginning to navigate complex social hierarchies. By reading about Janine and her friends, children learn that honesty often leads to relief and that true friends are far more supportive than our anxieties lead us to believe.
