About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their pre-teen is navigating the bewildering world of first crushes and the confusing social shifts of middle school. Bingo Brown is a thoughtful, funny twelve-year-old trying to maintain a long-distance relationship, understand a new girl next door, and prepare for a new sibling, all while trying to decipher the mysterious "language of love." The book explores themes of identity, friendship, and family love with gentle humor and immense heart. Its honest and relatable portrayal of the internal anxieties of growing up makes it a perfect, reassuring read for kids ages 9 to 13 who are just beginning to figure out who they are and how they feel.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The primary topics are puberty and nascent romantic feelings. The approach is secular, gentle, and handled with great humor and innocence. The focus is on the emotional confusion rather than physical aspects. The impending birth of a sibling is a major plot point, explored as a normal, life-changing family event. The resolution is hopeful and realistic: Bingo is still growing and learning, with no neat and tidy answers, which accurately reflects adolescence.
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