Mr. Bliss

Reach for this book when your child is spiraling after a mistake or needs to see that even 'grownups' can have days where everything goes wrong. It is the perfect antidote to the pressure of perfection, offering a whimsical look at a series of escalating accidents and the cheerful resilience required to navigate them. Mr. Bliss buys a bright yellow motor-car, only to immediately collide with neighbors, bears, and even a donkey. While the plot is full of chaotic mishaps, the tone remains lighthearted and absurd. It is an excellent choice for teaching children that life's 'crashes' are rarely the end of the world. Parents will appreciate the rich vocabulary and the beautifully strange illustrations that highlight how humor can diffuse even the most expensive and embarrassing disasters. It provides a safe space to laugh at the ridiculousness of human (and bear) error.