Secrets and Surprises

This title introduces children to the difference between secrets and surprises. Children understanding that they don’t keep secrets only happy surprises because they will always be told is part of their ’toolkit’ to help keep them safe. Discussion questions for parents, caregivers and educators included. Suitable for ages 2 to 6. This book is part of the Little BIG Chats series.The Little BIG Chats series has been written to assist parents, caregivers and educators to have open and age-appropriate conversations with early learners around crucial, and yet at times, ’tough’ topics. And what better way than using children’s picture books! Some pages will have questions for your child to interact with and discuss. Feel free to use these questions and the Discussion Questions provided on the inside back cover of each book to help you assist your child with the topic being explored. Stop at any time to unpack the text together; and try to follow your child’s lead wherever that conversation may take you!Suitable for ages 2 to 6.There are 12 books in the Little BIG Chats series:Empathy: Exploring the meaning of empathy and kindnessI Always Try: Developing a growth mindset of resilience and persistenceFeelings: Understanding different feelings and emotionsEveryone is Equal: Introducing the importance of gender equality and diversityAround the World: Celebrating the importance of racial equality and diversityMindfulness: Exploring the importance of mindfulness and learning calming skillsFamilies: Celebrating diversity in familiesConsent: Introducing consent and body boundariesMy Safety Network: Introducing a Safety Network (3 to 5 trusted adults a child can go to if they feel unsafe)My Early Warning Signs: Exploring Early Warning Signs and what to do if a child experiences these signsPrivate Parts are Private: Learning private parts are private and what to do if touched inappropriatelySecrets and Surprises: Learning the difference between secrets and surprisesThe Body Safety titles should ideally be read in the following order:Consent, My Safety Network, My Early Warning Signs,Private Parts are Private, and Secrets and Surprises.The remaining titles can be read in any order.