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Reviewed by Shawna L. Thompson for Readers' Favorite
For an eight-year-old girl from Grand Rapids, MI, Lulu's family life was often complicated and challenging. She had four older brothers, and her parents struggled with addiction and neglect, leaving Lulu to take care of herself and her siblings when they could not. There were days when she had to cook, clean, mop, and make peanut butter and jelly for her brothers without any help. In Lulu's "Worst Day Ever!", her family's struggles come to a head. Her parents were yelling and throwing items, hitting each other, and it was so scary for her. She tried to give hugs and keep her brother quiet. The police had to intervene to ensure the children's safety. The experience was terrifying and traumatic for Lulu, who was then separated from her brothers and moved to a new home with a new foster family. Lulu blamed herself, wished she could have been a better child, and tried harder to please her parents, thinking that if she had, this might not have happened.
Lulu's "Worst Day Ever!" by Lulu is a powerful story that deals with some of the most difficult issues that young children can face. This book touches on some of the most difficult emotions and experiences that children may encounter. It is written in a way that is both honest and empathetic, helping young readers to understand and cope with the challenges of addiction and neglect that can impact their lives. As a counselor, foster parent, or teacher, this book is an invaluable resource for supporting children in your care. It is a must-have for any library, providing children with a way to process and come to terms with difficult situations while offering hope and encouragement for a brighter future.
