It's Ok To Share A Secret

A secret is something that eight-year-old Sammie is uncertain with, and she has learned that she does not keep them very well, but her brother is able to when it comes to shoving things up his nose.

It's Ok To Share A Secret

A secret is something that eight-year-old Sammie is uncertain with, and she has learned that she does not keep them very well, but her brother is able to when it comes to shoving things up his nose. Some of the secrets Sammie has shared accidentally, to where it made her upset that it might have ruined a surprise for her mommy, or the thought of getting her grandpa into trouble because of having a treat before dinner, and a then there’s a big one from her best friend Denise that has Sammie feeling yucky for a couple of days because she is worried about how sad Denise is. Sammie knew she could not keep Denise’s secret anymore and quickly learns sharing Denise’s secret with her teacher Mrs. Johnston not only made the yuckiness go away but it made her best friend very happy again.

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About Me

Amber is a wife to Jeremy, a retired Marine, a mom of three amazing children, Kyra, Jena, & Gerald, as well as a mimi to two beautiful grand babies, Harrison & Tessa. She was born and raised in upstate New York, and after her husband’s retirement from the Marine Corps, they moved back to the only place they knew as home. While having a career in the construction industry for many years, Amber’s family has always been her greatest accomplishment, and her children continue to make her proud each day. She hopes that they are just as proud of her even when she has earned the ‘Mother of the Year Award’ for not so successful attempts at being their mom. At the end of the day there is nothing that would top these titles, but becoming an author is a pretty great label to achieve – even if she is a one and done writer.

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Beautifully Written by Amber Donaldson, It's Okay to Share a Secret addresses the complexities of keeping secrets, especially for young children. Through the experiences of Sammie, The book talks about what it means to know when it's okay to share a secret - especially when doing so takes away the uneasiness or worry it brings. This book has perfectly balances fun moments, such as preparing gifts for Mother's Day, and having serious conversations about safety and trust. This is a must-read for parents and teachers who want to create and encourage open communication with their children.
Amber Donaldson’s It’s OK to Share a Secret is a heartwarming and educational tale that subtly teaches children the importance of speaking up when something doesn’t feel right. With the story of Sammie and her best friend Denise, Amber opens up conversations about personal boundaries and how secrets that make you feel bad should never be kept. The author has managed to narrate the very sensitive issue in a very age-appropriate and reassuring manner. The book will always prove a very valuable asset for teaching children about safety and trust.
In It’s OK to Share a Secret, Amber Donaldson delicately explores the theme of secrets through the eyes of Sammie, a relatable and lovable character. Fun times of secret revealing, from accidentally spilling fun secrets about Mother’s Day surprises to addressing uncomfortable situations, the book captures the different feelings children may experience around secrets. This story encourages kids to listen to their own instincts and gives them the empowerment to speak up when things feel wrong. It's a good read that has a very good message both for children and adults about trust and being brave.
It's Ok to Share a Secret is a warm, funny, and rich story about life values. Such an everyday childhood experience as the excitement from surprises and the difficulty of hiding certain secrets with the character Sammie is described in her book. When the story takes a serious turn with Sammie’s best friend Denise, the message becomes clear: secrets that hurt or feel uncomfortable should always be shared with a trusted adult. This book is a perfect tool for parents and teachers to start important conversations about boundaries and trust with children.
It’s OK to Share a Secret by Amber Donaldson is a thoughtful and engagingly written to help children distinguish between harmless secrets and the ones they should share. The story of Sammie and her experiences with her family, friends, and teacher are gently portrayed in such a way that it becomes clear that it’s okay to share a secret, especially if it makes you feel uncomfortable or scared. The book stresses the importance of having trusted adults to talk to. This story is an essential read for fostering communication, safety, and understanding in young children.