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Reviewed by Jennifer Senick for Readers' Favorite
A choice between two silly possibilities can turn into a surprisingly honest conversation. In Would You Rather Book for Kids 7-13: Feelings & Friends Edition by Luna Mindwise, children work through more than 250 “would you rather” questions arranged in six missions. Each section focuses on a different skill, including recognizing emotions, building friendships, resolving disagreements, growing confidence, and learning from mistakes. The prompts come in three levels: Quick Laughs, Social Detective, and Heart to Heart, moving from playful choices to situations that invite more thought. Players choose an answer, explain why, and can consider what might happen next or whether they’d change their minds. Along the way, they collect five “superpowers” and practice using them in real-life situations. The book also includes a final challenge, prompts for creating new questions, and ideas for keeping a record of memorable answers. Which answer will lead to the most unexpected discussion?
This is the second book of this kind by Luna Mindwise that I’ve read, and I enjoyed it even more than the first. Would You Rather Book for Kids 7-13: Feelings & Friends Edition reads a little like a video game, with missions and levels, but it doesn’t require a screen. The short prompts and generous spacing make the pages easy to look at without feeling crowded. The writing gives children simple ways to explain their choices, listen to someone else’s point of view, and talk about emotions. I would use it during the first week or month of school, in a book club, or by asking one or two questions a week. We could discuss including classmates, handling disagreements, or noticing when a friend needs support, then create our own questions. The playful illustrations add to the game-like feel. Children who enjoy making choices and explaining their opinions will find plenty here to enjoy. Fred Rogers said, “Anything that’s human is mentionable, and anything that is mentionable can be more manageable.” It captures what I think is at the heart of this guide: making it easier for children to share what’s on their minds. I recommend it for classrooms, school libraries, and families.
