Karen's Easter Parade

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the tricky feelings of competition, jealousy, or the pressure to be the best during holiday festivities. It is an ideal choice for kids who struggle with perfectionism or who feel overshadowed by peers and siblings during organized activities. The story follows young Karen Brewer as she pours her heart into creating a prize-winning hat for the local Easter parade, only to realize that winning isn't as easy or as important as she imagined. Appropriate for early elementary readers, this story explores the complexities of a blended family and the high stakes of childhood social circles. It models how to handle disappointment with grace and emphasizes the joy of creativity over the status of a trophy. Parents will appreciate the realistic portrayal of a child's internal struggle with envy and the gentle way the family supports her emotional growth.