Earth Day Escapade

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the frustration of a group project or feels discouraged after their hard work has been disregarded or ruined. It is a gentle entry point into managing big emotions like disappointment and unfairness within a school setting. The story follows Nancy Drew and her friends as they build a recycled float for an Earth Day parade, only to find it sabotaged. Beyond the mystery, the book emphasizes environmental stewardship and the importance of perseverance when things go wrong. It is perfectly calibrated for early elementary readers who are starting to navigate complex social dynamics and collective responsibility. Parents will appreciate how it models logical problem-solving and the value of working together to fix a mistake rather than just giving up.