Mary Murphy: The Minute Minders

Step into a very special world of tiny beings called fidders or minute minders, who work alongside humans to help them navigate life’s challenges! This charmingly llustrated magical fantasy book for kids ages 7-11 offers important social emotional learning tools and an easy transition to chapter books. Stevie and her dad are minute minders – tiny little beings who get involved with humans, and animals, with the intention of being helpful. For example when someone is struggling with a decision, a minute minder can help them make the right choice, when a dog can’t stop barking, a minute minder can get involved to work out what is wrong. But Stevie and her dad are new to the job. Stevie is doing her best to learn the rules and regulations and her dad seems intent on taking too many chances. And all the time there is a little girl who is struggling at home and a boy that is dealing with unwanted attention from the classroom bully and time is running out to help mend bridges and bring friends back together again. A delightful fantasy adventure about the power of empathy and understanding the importance of kindness and guiding values to find their way in life. Perfectly complemented by lively illustrations throughout that make this book a perfect entry level read for 7-11 year olds.