About This Book
A parent might reach for this book when their young child is feeling frustrated by their own tendency to forget instructions or mix up simple tasks. It's for the child who puts their shirt on backwards or brings you a sock when you asked for a shoe, and is starting to feel a little down about it. The story follows Charles, a lovable alligator who gets everything muddled until his father gifts him an invisible "thinking cap." This clever tool helps Charles learn to pause and think before acting. It's a gentle, humorous story that builds self-confidence and models a concrete strategy for self-regulation, making it perfect for preschoolers and early elementary children struggling with executive function.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with feelings of inadequacy and shame related to making mistakes. The approach is gentle and metaphorical. The "thinking cap" is a secular, tangible metaphor for the internal cognitive process of metacognition, or thinking about one's thinking. The resolution is entirely hopeful, showing that with the right tools (even imaginary ones), a child can build competence and self-esteem.
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