About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their young child shows frustration or wants to give up at the first sign of a challenge. This gentle story follows Milo the Bunny as he learns a simple, powerful tool for perseverance. When his block tower tumbles or his drawing goes wrong, Milo feels upset, but he learns to pause, take a deep breath, and say, 'I can try again!'. This book is perfect for ages 3-6, as it normalizes feelings of frustration and provides a concrete, memorable coping strategy that both parents and children can use immediately to build resilience and a growth mindset.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is secular and avoids complex emotional topics. The challenges are low-stakes and universally relatable to a preschool audience (e.g., falling blocks). The resolutions are consistently positive and reassuring.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 3 to 5-year-old child who is just beginning to grapple with frustration tolerance. This book is for the child who crumbles their drawings, gets angry at puzzles, or quickly declares "I can't do it!" when a task doesn't come easily.
Parent Prep
No preparation is needed. The book's message is direct and its strategy is self-explanatory. It can be read cold and the mantra can be adopted by the family immediately after reading. A parent might choose to practice the 'pause, breathe, affirm' sequence with the child as they read. A parent has just witnessed their child have a small meltdown over a seemingly minor setback during play or a creative activity. The child is expressing a fixed mindset or showing signs of giving up easily. The parent is looking for a tool to teach emotional regulation and perseverance.
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