N. Joy

This book is suitable for primary aged students. It is about a friend who tells another friend a secret. But, the friend slips and tells one person the secret. Soon, everyone knows and rumors and lies are spread. This conveys a valuable lesson for young children, being that secrets maybe should be kept a secret. Or, if you are going to tell it, make sure you tell someone you really trust, otherwise rumors may spread. I honestly do not think the message the book conveys is extremely significant and I would not include this in my classroom library or use it.… (lisätietoja)

This story is written at a primary-reader level. It uses a balloon as a symbol of a secret to show what happens when a secret is shared and how it can grow and become out of control. The main character learns a valuable lesson of honesty when she finally confesses to telling the secret and is able to save her friendship.
This story is helpful to teach students the concept of honesty and maintaining communication in friendships. It encourages children not to share secrets with just one person because that is when they can cause harm.… (lisätietoja)