A+ for Big Ben

Reach for this book when your younger child feels overshadowed by the academic or creative successes of their older siblings. It is a gentle, relatable story about Ben, a young boy who watches his sister and brother receive praise for their schoolwork and trophies while he struggles to find his own 'A plus' talent. The story masterfully handles the common childhood ache of wanting to be seen as capable and big. It is ideal for children aged 5 to 8 who are navigating the transition into school life and the social comparisons that come with it. Parents will appreciate how it validates a child's frustration while modeling how to celebrate small, personal victories that don't always come with a gold star.