About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the heavy burden of keeping a 'good' secret or when they are navigating the tricky social waters of jokes and pranks. In this gentle chapter book, little sister Ivy desperately wants to keep her big sister Zelda's April Fool's secret, but find that the anticipation and the responsibility are harder than she imagined. It is a wonderful tool for discussing the difference between surprises and secrets that feel 'heavy' in the tummy. Through the lens of two fox sisters, the story explores sibling dynamics, the desire for inclusion, and the development of self-control. It is perfectly pitched for early elementary readers who are transitioning into longer stories but still benefit from supportive illustrations. Parents will appreciate how it models a healthy sibling relationship where mistakes are handled with humor and grace rather than shame.
