About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is facing the anxiety of a big school project or navigating the challenges of working with a friend. The story follows two best friends, Becca and Megan, whose teamwork on a science fair project is put to the test when one of them gets a new puppy and becomes distracted. The book gently explores feelings of frustration, anxiety over deadlines, and the importance of communicating to solve problems. For ages 7 to 10, it's a highly relatable school story that normalizes the stress of group work and provides a positive model for resolving friendship conflicts with empathy and perseverance.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book's conflicts are rooted in everyday childhood challenges: managing responsibilities, friendship disagreements, and performance anxiety. There are no sensitive topics like death, divorce, or violence. The approach is direct, secular, and focused on practical, emotional problem-solving. The resolution is realistic and hopeful, reinforcing the value of communication and teamwork.
Ideal Reader
This is for the 7 to 9-year-old who is just beginning to navigate group projects. It’s perfect for the responsible child who feels burdened by a partner's lack of effort, or for the easily distracted child who needs to see the impact their actions have on others. It serves any child feeling anxious about a big deadline.
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