Ben Draws Trouble

A parent might reach for this book when their child's big imagination leads to equally big messes, and they need a story that celebrates creativity while gently introducing the idea of responsibility. Ben Draws Trouble is about a boy named Ben whose drawings magically come to life. It's all fun and games until his silliest monster creation starts to wreak havoc in the house. The story playfully explores how Ben learns that he can't just erase his problems, he has to take charge of them. For ages 4 to 8, this book is a wonderful, humorous tool for opening a conversation about managing our creative impulses and taking ownership of our actions, without ever feeling like a lecture.