It's Not My Fault

Name: It's Not My Fault
ISBN: 9780688802356

The Fieldmouse Family Series · Book 1 of 3

For families grappling with daily squabbles and the blame game, this charming early reader illustrates how understanding and a shared meal can bring peace to a household.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when the house is full of bickering and the phrase "It's not my fault!" is on repeat. This classic early reader introduces the Fieldmouse family on a day when a small act of grumpiness sets off a chain reaction of accidents and arguments. Each family member blames the next, and the frustration escalates until Mother Fieldmouse proposes a clever solution: making a communal pot of "It's-Not-My-Fault Soup". Through simple text and charming illustrations, the story gently explores themes of anger, blame, and reconciliation. It's perfectly suited for children ages 4 to 8 who are learning to navigate sibling dynamics and take responsibility for their part in conflicts. The book provides a wonderful, tangible model for how shifting focus from blame to a shared, cooperative activity can diffuse tension and restore harmony in the family.

Sibling Rivalry Family & Siblings Anger & Frustration Love & Family Animals Forgiveness & Redemption Shame & Guilt Humor

What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

None. The book deals with everyday, low-stakes family conflict. The approach is secular and practical. The resolution is entirely hopeful and provides a constructive, actionable model for families.

Ideal Reader

A 5-year-old who is constantly in tattling and blame-shifting cycles with a sibling. This book is for the child who gets stuck on fairness and who did what first, and needs a simple, visual story to show them how to move past the blame and find a solution.