About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety about a new year, a new goal, or a 'fresh start'. This charming graphic novel follows second-grader Karen Brewer as she navigates the holiday season, from making New Year's resolutions with her best friends to trying to stay up until midnight. It gently explores themes of friendship, family traditions in a blended family, and the idea that it's okay when our big plans don't work out perfectly. The accessible format and low-stakes conflict make it an ideal choice for early elementary readers, offering a fun, reassuring story that opens up conversations about setting goals and showing resilience when things get tough.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's central family structure is a blended family, a result of a divorce that happened prior to the series. This is presented in a direct, secular, and completely normalized way. Karen is happy and loved in both of her homes. The resolution of all conflicts is consistently hopeful and positive.
Ideal Reader
This is for a 6 to 8-year-old reader who is just beginning to understand concepts like goals and resolutions. It's also a perfect fit for a child in a blended family who will see their own life reflected in a positive light. Fans of the other 'Baby-Sitters Little Sister' graphic novels or similar school and friendship stories will love it.
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