The Stormy Secret

By Shameka Mitchell

Help your child stay safe, know when to talk to an adult, and avoid bad secrets! This engaging children's book will guide you on the journey! Jill learns that "Gloomy secrets cause stormy problems. So don't keep quiet. Run through your storm and find your rainbow." Your child will love learning about Jill's story as he or she discovers the importance of not keeping bad secrets too! The Stormy Secret encourages children not to keep bad secrets to themselves but to talk to a safe, caring, and trustworthy adult instead. The Story Jill used to be happy, but now she has a problem. A gloomy cloud follows Jill everywhere. The cloud distracts her at school by sending icy raindrops on her head. Booming thunder keeps her awake at night. Sometimes the cloud even zaps her with lightning. Jill was once cheerful, friendly, and an excellent student. However, after the cloud enters her life, Jill becomes dreary. One day, Jill wonders, Is this gloomy cloud connected to my bad secret? A Children's Book with a Purpose Help your child transform from sad, secretive, and frustrated to open, honest, and engaged. This children's book dives into the topics of talking to safe adults and not keeping bad secrets. It helps kids understand that no matter what adverse events happened in the past, they can always have a bright future! Childhood Abuse, trauma, and Healing Warning: This children's book is not for everyone. It tactfully dives into the topics of childhood trauma. This includes childhood abuse and sexual abuse. This children's book acknowledges that sometimes, bad things happen to kids. Childhood abuse is a difficult topic to broach, and the goal of this book is to provide a practical resource that parents, grandparents, therapists, coaches, foster parents, and teachers can use to begin the conversation. So what are you waiting for? Help your child stay safe by learning to talk to safe adults and avoid keeping bad secrets. This children's book with a purpose will guide you on the journey!

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1093468033
• ISBN13: 9781093468038
• Release Date: April 2019
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 35 Pages
• Weight: 0.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.3" x 0.1" x 8.3"