About This Book
In 'Yes We Can!', Little Roo, a kangaroo, and his animal friends, a duck and a mouse, find their usual playtime disrupted by teasing and bad moods. The story gently explores the common childhood experience of friendship conflicts and the negative impact of unkind words. When the friends are at an impasse, Little Roo's mother steps in with a creative solution that encourages them to work together and reconcile. This chapter book offers a heartwarming narrative about empathy, forgiveness, and the power of cooperation, making it an excellent tool for discussing social emotional learning with young readers.
Little Roo and his friends usually have a great time playing together, but not today. They are too busy making fun of each other. When everyone is left in bad moods, Little Roo's wise mother comes up with an idea that might make the threesome make amends.
Discussion Prompts
1
How did Little Roo and his friends feel when they were teasing each other? How did it make you feel to read about it?
2
What did Little Roo's mom do to help the friends? Why do you think her idea worked?
3
Have you ever had a disagreement with a friend? What did you do to make things better?
4
What does 'Yes We Can!' mean in this story? What are some things you and your friends can do together?
External Reviews
If Your Family Enjoyed This
Reviews
No reviews yet — be the first to share how this book landed with your family.