I Won't Give Up My Rubber Band

A parent should reach for this book when their child forms a powerful attachment to a seemingly worthless object, turning a potential power struggle into a moment of connection. The story follows a young girl who finds a simple rubber band and refuses to let her mother throw it away. She defends her treasure by imagining an endless, hilarious list of its potential uses: a tightrope for an ant, a hair tie for a giant, or a tool to measure a whale. This funny and whimsical book validates a child's unique perspective, celebrating imagination, creative problem-solving, and the confidence to defend one's own ideas. It’s a perfect tool for honoring the wonderful and often baffling logic of a child’s mind.