This Is a Ball

Reach for this book when your child is in a defiant mood or when you want to transform a standard storytime into a high-energy, interactive game. This is the perfect choice for the preschooler who loves to be the expert and delights in correcting adults when they are being silly. It speaks to the developmental milestone of asserting independence and factual knowledge in a safe, humorous environment. The book is a masterpiece of reverse psychology. It presents a series of obvious falsehoods, like calling a square a ball or an alien a princess, and invites the child to argue back. It builds self-confidence by allowing the child to take the lead, all while practicing critical thinking and visual literacy. This is less about a plot and more about a shared comedy routine that strengthens the parent-child bond through laughter.