The Story
Sometimes, keeping a secret can feel scary or confusing. This gentle, reassuring picture book helps children understand the difference between good secrets, surprises, and secrets that need to be shared with a trusted adult.
Do You Have a Secret? is a trusted resource for families, teachers, and counselors guiding children ages 4-7 as they learn about privacy, personal safety, and healthy communication. With clear, age-appropriate language and expressive illustrations, this book encourages children to talk openly about secrets, eases anxiety and shame, and helps build a foundation for safe, confident decision-making.
What This Book Offers:
- Empowers children to recognize the difference between safe surprises and unsafe secrets
- Reassures kids that it's always okay to talk to a trusted adult if a secret feels uncomfortable, scary, or wrong
- Validates every emotion--curiosity, worry, confusion--showing kids they're not alone and it's okay to ask questions
- Encourages open family conversations about privacy, safety, and trust
- Includes a parent and caregiver guide with expert advice and conversation prompts for ongoing support
Part of the acclaimed "Let's Talk About It!" series, trusted by families and educators to help children navigate big feelings and life's toughest moments with confidence and care.
Give your child the tools to understand privacy and safety with this essential, heartfelt story--designed to bring comfort, confidence, and security to every home.
Author: Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.20h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780764131707
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2005 pg. 142
Description
Sometimes, keeping a secret can feel scary or confusing. This gentle, reassuring picture book helps children understand the difference between good secrets, surprises, and secrets that need to be shared with a trusted adult.
Do You Have a Secret? is a trusted resource for families, teachers, and counselors guiding children ages 4-7 as they learn about privacy, personal safety, and healthy communication. With clear, age-appropriate language and expressive illustrations, this book encourages children to talk openly about secrets, eases anxiety and shame, and helps build a foundation for safe, confident decision-making.
What This Book Offers:
- Empowers children to recognize the difference between safe surprises and unsafe secrets
- Reassures kids that it's always okay to talk to a trusted adult if a secret feels uncomfortable, scary, or wrong
- Validates every emotion--curiosity, worry, confusion--showing kids they're not alone and it's okay to ask questions
- Encourages open family conversations about privacy, safety, and trust
- Includes a parent and caregiver guide with expert advice and conversation prompts for ongoing support
Part of the acclaimed "Let's Talk About It!" series, trusted by families and educators to help children navigate big feelings and life's toughest moments with confidence and care.
Give your child the tools to understand privacy and safety with this essential, heartfelt story--designed to bring comfort, confidence, and security to every home.
Author: Jennifer Moore-Mallinos
Publisher: Sourcebooks Explore
Published: 03/01/2005
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.20h x 9.20w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780764131707
Audience: Ages 4-8
Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 10/01/2005 pg. 142
