Sixes and Sevens

Name: Sixes and Sevens
ISBN: 9780140501582

For young readers who feel overwhelmed in crowded spaces or need a gentle lesson in cooperation and finding their own place, this story offers a comforting perspective.

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About This Book

For a child who feels overwhelmed by too much noise, too many people, or a chaotic situation, this book offers a humorous and reassuring story about finding order in chaos. The story follows a boy named Barnaby who invites group after group of animals onto his small raft, one for each day of the week. As the raft gets more and more crowded, things become 'at sixes and sevens', a wonderful British idiom for a state of confusion. This cumulative counting tale, perfect for ages 4 to 7, uses gentle humor and delightful illustrations to explore themes of cooperation, problem-solving, and making space for everyone. It’s a playful entry point for conversations about teamwork and managing crowded feelings.

Teamwork & Collaboration Animals Humor Resilience & Perseverance Friendship & Social Loneliness & Belonging Adventure Nature & Outdoors

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

A raft full of animals capsizes, but everyone works together to get to shore safely.

Sensitive Topics

The book's central conflict is the chaos of overcrowding, which leads to a moment of mild peril when the raft capsizes. The situation is handled with humor and is resolved quickly and cooperatively. The approach is entirely secular, and the resolution is hopeful and positive, emphasizing teamwork.