Wheetle A Little Wagon with a Big Heart

In this heartwarming picture book, Wheetle, a wagon with a big heart, loves to help his friends by carrying all sorts of things. However, his inability to say no leads to him breaking down, forcing him to learn the crucial lesson of setting personal boundaries and accepting help when needed. Inspired by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator Cindy Derby, this story gently introduces young readers to self-care and the reciprocal nature of true friendship, making it ideal for children aged 4-8 who are navigating social dynamics and developing self-awareness.

WALL-E meets THE RABBIT LISTENED in this tender picture book about a little wagon who learns to set his own boundaries, by Caldecott Honor-winning creator Cindy Derby. Wheetle just wants to help. He's a wagon after all, and that's what he's meant to do. So when his friends ask him to carry slimy things, fragile things, heavy things, even squiggly-wiggly things, he always says yes. But one morning he wakes up with a wobbly wheel. Oh no! he thinks, but decides he can still help his friends. When he hears a loud POP, he suddenly finds he is the one who needs help. Will his friends come through for him, this time? Cindy Derby introduces us to a lovable character, Wheetle, in this new evergreen classic by the Caldecott Honor-winning creator of Outside In.