Book and animation aim to help children identify the difference between good and troublesome secrets
Some secrets are worth keeping. A surprise birthday party for Granny, absolutely. An uncle peeking under your dress, definitely not. That’s the clear message in Share Some Secrets, a book by children’s author Christina Gabbitas. The story has just been animated by students at Sheffield Hallam University and turned into a free online resource.
If the contents sound somewhat unequivocal, that’s the point. The book, illustrated by Leeds artist Ric Lumb, is designed to encourage children to identify the difference between good and troublesome secrets. In the story, a boy, Billy, encourages his sister, Milly, to tell a teacher about abuse she’s receiving at the hands of Uncle Peter after she reveals that his visits make her sad. In what could have ended up being a harrowing tale, Milly is praised by the teacher. The story ends with a party and the promise that Uncle Peter won’t be making a reappearance in Milly’s life.
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