Terrific

For the child who tends to see the glass as half empty or meets new experiences with a skeptical 'terrific.'

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is stuck in a rut of 'glass half empty' thinking or meets every new opportunity with a heavy dose of skepticism. It is a brilliant tool for parents navigating the 'pessimistic phase' where children use sarcasm or apathy as a shield against disappointment. The story follows Eugene, a man who wins a trip to Bermuda and responds with a flat, 'Terrific.' After a series of comedic misfortunes lead him to a desert island, he meets a parrot who matches his grumpy energy. Together, they discover that even the most reluctant attitudes can be transformed through unexpected friendship and shared resilience. It is a dryly funny, sophisticated take on optimism that respects a child's intelligence by not being overly 'sunny.'

Friendship & Loyalty Humor Hope & Optimism Making Friends Animals Birds Resilience & Perseverance Adventure

What Parents Should Know

Mild PerilMild

A shipwreck occurs and characters are stranded, but it is handled with humor and no real danger.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with isolation and being stranded (shipwreck), but the approach is entirely metaphorical and absurdist. It is secular in nature. The resolution is hopeful, proving that companionship can alter one's perspective on life.