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Reach for this book when your child starts noticing their first 'crushes' or feels a special, fluttery connection to a friend but doesn't see those feelings reflected in the world around them. It is a gentle tool for parents whose children are beginning to navigate the nuances of identity and affection within a school setting. The story follows Poppy, a young girl who loves school and her friend Ava. When a classroom lesson on the letter Q feels like it is missing something important, Poppy finds the courage to ask her teacher for the words that match her heart. It is a warm, age-appropriate introduction to the concept of being Queer and the power of representation. It emphasizes that no question is too big to ask and that every child deserves to see themselves in the stories they learn.