About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling with the news of a new sibling. This story validates the complex, sometimes negative, feelings that come with family changes by wrapping them in humor and adventure. In the book, Ivy is horrified to learn she's getting a new baby sister. She and her best friend, Bean, decide that being a cool, gift-giving aunt is much better, so they hatch a plan to run away and become professional aunts. This book is perfect for early chapter book readers, ages 6 to 9. It uses the power of friendship and wild imagination to explore feelings of jealousy and fear of being replaced, ultimately reassuring children that a growing family means more love, not less.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The primary sensitive topic is navigating the complex emotions surrounding the arrival of a new sibling. The book's approach is entirely humorous and child-centric, focusing on Ivy's feelings of jealousy and displacement. The treatment is secular and lighthearted. The resolution is hopeful, with Ivy showing signs of acceptance and even a little excitement by the end, though her core personality remains unchanged.
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