Pandora Tells All Not the Curious Kind

Name: Pandora Tells All Not the Curious Kind
ISBN: 9781479529568

For a child learning about the power of words, this book gently explores the challenges of keeping secrets and the importance of choosing kindness over gossip.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their child is grappling with the social complexities of secrets, gossip, and the power of their words. The story follows Pandora, a girl who loves the fizzy, important feeling of knowing a secret, but struggles to keep from sharing it, leading to hurt feelings among her friends. It gently explores themes of honesty, friendship, guilt, and the process of making a sincere apology. Perfectly suited for early elementary schoolers (ages 7-9), this book uses a light, humorous touch and a clever nod to mythology to make a conversation about a tricky social skill feel accessible and not at all preachy.

Honesty & Integrity Friendship & Social Empathy & Kindness School Life Friendship & Loyalty Humor Self-Confidence & Identity Making Friends

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

A character is sad and has her feelings hurt when her secret is told. This is resolved by the end.

Sensitive Topics

The book's core conflict revolves around social-emotional issues: gossip, keeping promises, and mild peer pressure. The approach is direct and set within a realistic school environment. The resolution is hopeful and constructive, modeling the power of apology and forgiveness in repairing relationships. The story is secular; the mythological names are a framing device, not a religious or cultural exploration.