Ali's Secret - a picture book for children
A story about courage and disclosure
Ali is a happy little camel, who loves to play with her friends in outback Queensland but a yucky secret makes her sad.
Disclosure means breaking a secret that needs to be broken. If Ali breaks her secret, there will be trouble but if she doesn’t, she risks losing all that she loves. Her friends don’t know how to help but they hope that wise Brolga will.
Join with Ali as she faces the three big barriers to disclosure. Will she find the courage to overcome these barriers or forever live with her loss?
Watch the story being read by educator
Anna Mcleish
What does the Psychologist say?
Sheryle Vilenica, PhD
Disclosing sexual abuse is often the first step taken towards healing – but it can also be the scariest. This book highlights the power and impact one caring adult can make in the life of a child who is holding a yucky secret. Healing from sexual abuse happens in many ways, and some of the most important resources a person can have are caring and supportive others who believe in them and their story. Responding to a disclosure with belief and care is a powerful gift we can all give to someone who has mustered great courage to share their truth.
Ali’s Secret is an engaging tale of courage, friendship, and the healing power of disclosures, told in a gentle way that leaves just enough unsaid so as to make it accessible for all readers.
