A Summer That Changed Everything Raymond is not the kind of kid who seeks out adventure. He prefers the comfort of routines and the safety of predictability. When his parents send him to spend the summer with grandparents he has never met, he feels uprooted and misunderstood. His grandparents see him as “troubled,” and their well-meaning but overprotective ways only make him feel more trapped. This summer is supposed to be a punishment, a break from his usual life. Instead, i

The Story That Speaks to Every Child’s Fear and Courage Many children have faced moments when they worry about disappointing someone they love. Mei Mei’s story is a perfect example of this universal feeling. The book explores: Fear of consequences : Mei Mei imagines the worst outcomes, from anger to rejection. Guilt and responsibility : When Mimi the cat is blamed, Mei Mei’s conscience grows heavier. The courage to confess : Eventually, Mei Mei finds the strength to tell the