When Harriet repeats something she never checked, a rumor spreads quickly-and her best friend gets hurt. Now she must find the courage to repair the damage, take responsibility, and rebuild the trust she broke.

Harriet & Heather and the Hard-to-Fix Rumor is a heartfelt SEL picture book that helps children understand how rumors start, why honesty matters, and how to fix mistakes with courage and kindness.

Through gentle storytelling and expressive illustrations, this book teaches kids:

• why checking facts before speaking is important
• how to take responsibility without excuses
• what real repair looks like
• how friendships can grow stronger after honesty
• how to navigate misunderstandings and social dynamics

Perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and librarians, this story gives children the language and confidence they need to handle difficult moments in friendships.

A beautiful resource for any home, classroom, or school library-especially for kids learning about trust, communication, and making things right.