Rome loves keeping fun secrets - like surprise birthday gifts or special plans for his mom. But when a neighbor asks him to keep a secret that makes his stomach twist, he remembers his teacher’s words: “Safe secrets feel happy. Unsafe secrets feel yucky.”
Trusting his feelings, Rome finds the courage to say “No” and tell his mom what happened. Rome understand an important truth: telling a trusted adult is always the right thing to do.
This gentle, empowering story teaches children how to recognize unsafe secrets, listen to their bodies, and speak up with confidence.