About This Book
Reach for this book when you notice your child performing for praise or feeling competitive with a sibling for the title of 'favorite.' It is a gentle tool for kids who worry that love is a limited resource that must be earned through perfect behavior or grand gestures. The story follows SugarLoaf, a spirited girl who discovers her older brother once won a 'Best Kid in the World' award and decides she must out-help and out-shine him to secure her own trophy. Through SugarLoaf's humorous and slightly frantic attempts to be perfect, Peter H. Reynolds explores the common childhood anxiety surrounding parental approval. The book is ideal for the 4 to 8 age range, offering a reassuring message that a child's place in the family is secure simply because of who they are, not because of the awards they win or the chores they complete. It is a warm, visually engaging way to de-escalate sibling rivalry and reinforce unconditional love.
