Heidi Heckelbeck and the Tie-Dyed Bunny

A parent might reach for this book when their child has bent a rule or made a mistake and is now struggling with the guilt and fear of confessing. This story gently explores what happens when good intentions go wrong. Main character Heidi Heckelbeck is thrilled to take the class bunny home, but she breaks a major rule and tries to use her secret witchy magic to fix it, only to make things much, much worse. For children ages 6 to 8, this early chapter book uses humor and a touch of fantasy to open a conversation about temptation, the importance of telling the truth, and the reassuring discovery that adults can help you fix your mistakes. It is a lighthearted way to discuss responsibility and integrity.