Horse of a Different Dexter

Reach for this book when your child's creative ambition outpaces their ability to manage the consequences, or when sibling tensions are high due to 'helpful' gestures gone wrong. It is a perfect choice for kids who love to build and experiment but occasionally leave a trail of chaos in their wake. In this story, boy genius Dexter invents a horse for his sister Dee Dee's birthday, only to realize that playing god in a laboratory comes with unexpected responsibilities. The book explores themes of accountability and the messy reality of scientific trial and error. It is highly appropriate for elementary readers who enjoy high-energy, slapstick humor paired with a gentle reminder that even the smartest people make mistakes. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a child's desire to be helpful while modeling how to fix a situation when things spiral out of control.