About This Book
A parent should reach for this book when their toddler or preschooler is in the demanding 'gimme' phase and needs a gentle introduction to manners. The story follows a grumpy little owlet who learns that rudely demanding things doesn't work very well. Through simple, rhyming text and sweet illustrations, he discovers that using a 'magic word', please, makes his friends and family happy to share and play. This book warmly addresses themes of kindness, empathy, and the basics of social interaction. Its straightforward message and gentle tone make it a perfect, non-shaming tool for the 2 to 5 age group to start a conversation about polite words.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This book does not contain sensitive topics. It addresses a common behavioral challenge (rudeness) in a secular, direct, and constructive manner. The resolution is entirely hopeful and positive, focusing on learning and growth.
Ideal Reader
The ideal reader is a 2 to 4-year-old who is beginning to test verbal boundaries with demanding language. This is for the child whose default request is 'I want!' or 'Gimme!' and needs a simple, concrete story to illustrate the social benefits of asking politely.
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