Billy's Bucket

For any parent navigating a child's powerful imagination or dealing with frustration over personal boundaries, 'Billy's Bucket' is a perfect conversation starter. The story follows Billy, who receives a bucket for his birthday and insists it's full of fantastic sea creatures. His parents are lovingly skeptical until they borrow the bucket without asking, causing Billy great distress. This humorous and gentle tale wonderfully explores themes of ownership, respecting others' feelings, and the magical space between reality and imagination. It's an excellent choice for validating a child's inner world and opening a conversation about asking for permission before using someone else's things.