About This Book
Reach for this book when your child starts saying 'That's not fair!' about everything from sharing toys to bedtime. This straightforward nonfiction book uses clear language and relatable photos of diverse children to explain complex ideas like justice, fairness, rules, and consequences. It directly addresses common childhood conflicts, making it a powerful tool for opening conversations about empathy, honesty, and how to treat others. For a 6 to 9 year old developing their moral compass, this book provides the vocabulary and concrete examples they need to understand and navigate their social world.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with common childhood social conflicts like cheating, not sharing, and breaking rules. The approach is entirely direct, secular, and educational. It does not touch on complex or traumatic topics. The resolution to every scenario presented is hopeful and constructive, emphasizing understanding, communication, and pro-social behavior.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 6 to 8-year-old who is developing a rigid sense of right and wrong. This child is frequently focused on rules and becomes easily upset by perceived injustices, whether on the playground, with siblings, or in the classroom. They need concrete language and examples to help them move beyond a simple 'that's not fair' reaction to a more nuanced understanding.
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