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Secrets and Surprises: Learning the difference between secrets and surprises

by Jayneen Sanders

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A conversation starter about secrets and surprises

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A conversation starter about secrets and surprises

Jayneen Sanders introduces a distinction intended to help young children think about safety: happy surprises are temporary, while secrets are not something children should be expected to keep. The book is part of the Little BIG Chats series, which uses picture books to support age-appropriate conversations between children and the adults who care for them. Interactive questions and discussion prompts give parents, caregivers and educators ways to pause and talk through the subject together. Within the series’ body-safety sequence, this title comes after Consent, My Safety Network, My Early Warning Signs and Private Parts are Private.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Families and caregivers introducing safety conversations to children ages 2–6
  • Educators seeking discussion prompts for early learners
  • Readers following the Little BIG Chats body-safety titles in sequence

Themes

Secrets and surprisesChild safetyAdult-child communication

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Book overview

This title introduces children to the difference between secrets and surprises. Children understanding that they don't keep secrets only happy surprises because they will always be told is part of their 'toolkit' to help keep them safe. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.

The Little BIG Chats series has been written to assist parents, caregivers and educators to have open and age-appropriate conversations with early learners around crucial, and yet at times, 'tough' topics. And what better way than using children's picture books! Some pages will have questions for your child to interact with and discuss. Feel free to use these questions and the Discussion Questions provided on the inside back cover of each book to help you assist your child with the topic being explored. Stop at any time to unpack the text together; and try to follow your child's lead wherever that conversation may take you!

Suitable for ages 2 to 6.

There are 12 books in the Little BIG Chats series:

  • Empathy: Exploring the meaning of empathy and kindness
  • I Always Try: Developing a growth mindset of resilience and persistence
  • Feelings: Understanding different feelings and emotions
  • Everyone is Equal: Introducing the importance of gender equality and diversity
  • Around the World: Celebrating the importance of racial equality and diversity
  • Mindfulness: Exploring the importance of mindfulness and learning calming skills
  • Families: Celebrating diversity in families
  • Consent: Introducing consent and body boundaries
  • My Safety Network: Introducing a Safety Network (3 to 5 trusted adults a child can go to if they feel unsafe)
  • My Early Warning Signs: Exploring Early Warning Signs and what to do if a child experiences these signs
  • Private Parts are Private: Learning private parts are private and what to do if touched inappropriately
  • Secrets and Surprises: Learning the difference between secrets and surprises

The Body Safety titles should ideally be read in the following order:

Consent, My Safety Network, My Early Warning Signs,

Private Parts are Private, and Secrets and Surprises.

The remaining titles can be read in any order.

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