About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their child feels left out by friends, particularly when play starts to divide along gender lines. The story follows three best mouse friends: Horace, Morris, and Dolores. Their bond is tested when the boys join a 'no girls allowed' club and Dolores joins a 'no boys allowed' club. Everyone feels lonely and bored apart. This gentle, humorous book explores exclusion, loyalty, and the courage it takes to reunite. It is ideal for ages 5-8, offering a perfect way to start conversations about peer pressure and the joy of inclusive friendships, showing children that they have the power to fix a friendship that feels broken.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book directly addresses gender-based social exclusion and peer pressure in a gentle, accessible way. The conflict is presented as a common childhood social hurdle rather than a deep-seated issue. The resolution is entirely hopeful and child-led, emphasizing agency and the power of loyalty over arbitrary rules. The approach is secular and focused on social-emotional learning.
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