Not in the House, Newton!

A parent might reach for this book when their imaginative child's big play starts to take over the whole house, creating chaos. It's a perfect story for navigating the balance between creative freedom and household rules. The book follows Newton, a boy whose drawings from a magic red crayon spring to life. As his creations get bigger and bigger, his mom's refrain is 'Not in the house, Newton!'. His clever solution is both surprising and delightful. This book validates a child's imaginative impulses while gently introducing the idea that some activities have a proper place. It’s a whimsical and fun way to open a conversation about boundaries without squashing creativity.