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:
- Discussion questions
- Detailed reader’s guide to sharing the book with kids
- Non-scary, age-appropriate story
HeenaK –
I was lucky to attend a storytelling session by the author, Nirmala Ganesh. It was such a refreshing experience to hear this story which conveys a very important learning about the dangers of keeping secrets. Would recommend this book for all kids
Disha Patil –
Very innovative way of telling kids about grooming and manipulation..I read this to my 5yrs son
Asmita Garg –
Such a wonderful sotry and a strong message about keeping the secret from parents….my kids enjoyed and now they tell me whenever someone says to keep a secret…