Summer Showers

Reach for this book when your child is feeling displaced by a younger sibling, overwhelmed by a busy family gathering, or struggling with the fear of losing something precious. It is an ideal choice for the child who feels like their 'special thing' is being taken over by older kids or new arrivals. This gentle contemporary mystery follows cousins Delia and Willow as they prepare for a family baby shower at a lakeside retreat. When a cherished family heirloom goes missing, the girls must navigate feelings of jealousy and exclusion while working together to solve the puzzle. It captures the warm, chaotic energy of a multigenerational family vacation. Parents will appreciate how it models healthy ways to handle responsibility and the transition of welcoming new family members. It is perfect for independent readers in the 7 to 11 age range who enjoy light mysteries and stories about baking.