Bubblegum Bother

A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling overly anxious or ashamed about making a small, everyday mistake. It’s perfect for the child who has just spilled something on the carpet or broken a favorite toy and is afraid of the consequences. "Bubblegum Bother" tells the hilarious story of a girl who gets gum stuck in her hair right before school picture day. The book lightheartedly explores her panicked, and often funny, attempts to fix the problem herself before finally asking for help. For ages 6 to 9, this early chapter book is a wonderful, low-stakes way to open a conversation about resilience, creative problem-solving, and the important lesson that small accidents are not catastrophes. It reassures children that it's okay to mess up and that parents are there to help, not just to scold.