Children need to know that keeping secrets is unsafe — no matter how trivial and no matter who is asking the child to keep a secret. Through this simple story, children can understand that when asked to keep a secret, they can and should tell someone they trust. Use this book as a tool to discuss the dangers of keeping secrets and start important discussions about different kinds of unsafe behaviour.
Self-reading age: 5 to 8 years |Read-aloud age: 3 years onward
What kids will learn from this book:
Keeping secrets is not safe
People who ask kids to keep secrets are tricky
If someone asks you to keep a secret, it is best to tell a trusted adult
This book has:
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Detailed reader’s guide to sharing the book with kids
