It’s a great time to turn to books for sizing up real-life problems.įor its 100th anniversary, Scholastic spoke with experts to identify a set of tips, articles, and books that make starting a conversation with your child about rejection easier. It’s inevitable that your child will experience rejection in some form during the early years of student life.įortunately, at this age, children are also making strides when it comes to language and literacy: They’re asking big questions they want to answer themselves and making inferences where something is not explicitly stated. You can imagine how high emotions run when these impulses to be oneself and to fit in at the same time converge.

They are also interested in self-expression: singing, dancing, and performing. For instance, your child may be confused as to why they are excluded from certain friend groups at school when they’ve made every attempt to be a good friend.īy age 5, most children have reached a stage of social and emotional growth in which they are developing close friendships, admiring others, and wanting to be admired in return. In particular, young children may not understand or be equipped to handle such situations and the emotions they provoke. Even readers older than the target audience will appreciate the book's simple charm, wisdom, and warmth.We all face rejection at some point - but overcoming rejection and transforming the experience into something useful isn’t easy. Equally noteworthy are the expressive drawings and universal lessons of persistence, kindness, and loyalty.' - People

'A cute little tale.' - School Library Connection 'Runton's illustrations glow with vivid and lustrous color, the characters all delightfully expressive.' - Publishers Weekly 'As always, Owly is a steadfast and indispensable friend to everyone he meets, including young readers in search of warmhearted adventure.' - School Library Journal A simple but by no means simplistic tale emphasizing the universality of kindness.' - Kirkus Reviews 'Runton's evocative characters are nothing short of huggably adorable and affirm the importance of compassion and empathy against perceived stereotypes. Point Reyes Books Lighthouse Sweatshirt.Thinking Like a Mountain - Annual Subscription.

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