About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling lost or invisible amidst major family changes, such as a move and the arrival of a new sibling. This gentle chapter book follows Annie, who feels her world has been turned upside down. Her family has moved to a new town, and all her parents' attention is now focused on her new baby brother. Feeling unheard and lonely, Annie discovers a baby grand piano at school and pours her feelings into her music, preparing for a talent show that becomes her chance to reclaim her voice. It's a reassuring story for ages 8-12 that validates the complex emotions of jealousy and displacement, while modeling a creative and healthy way to find your own space and confidence when life feels overwhelming.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals directly with the emotional fallout of a new sibling and moving, specifically the feelings of jealousy, resentment, and invisibility from a child's perspective. The approach is secular and empathetic. The resolution is realistic and hopeful: the problems don't magically disappear, but Annie develops coping mechanisms and a stronger sense of self, and her parents begin to recognize her needs more clearly.
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