Has your child ever been told to 'keep a secret' and you wondered if they'd know when to speak up? Awarded the Anna Lindh Foundation "Reading Here There and Everywhere" illustration prize. Maya Knows a Secret is a playful social-emotional learning story that gently introduces the difference between harmless secrets and secrets that should always be shared with a trusted adult. A wonderful conversation-starter for families and educators about the delicate subject of secrets and safety. Maya sets off on an exciting search for someone to tell her a secret. When she finally discovers a hush-hush secret of her own, like all children, Maya now faces a tricky question: Keep quiet... or speak up? This book will help your child:Spot the difference between good secrets and unsafe secrets Feel confident to speak up and ask for help when something doesn't feel right Build trust with caring adults at home and at school Develop critical thinking around safety and choices This book is wonderful for:Children beginning to navigate social situations independently Families and classrooms opening conversations about body safety and trusted adults Perfect for ages 3-8: bedtime, read-aloud time, and classrooms (SEL - social emotional learning) BONUS ACTIVITY: Good secret or bad secret? Play the guessing game... Shhhh! Part of the award-winning My Crazy Stories Series - Ranked in Amazon's All-Star Top 100 Most-Read Children's Books over 30 times! Kids don't remember advice, they remember stories. That's what sets My Crazy Stories apart: Engaging stories kids love. Emotional value parents trust. Get your copy today and help your child understand secrets and stay safe!