About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is beginning to experiment with tall tales, or when you want to explore the difference between a playful joke and a misleading lie. It is an ideal resource for navigating the social nuances of April Fools' Day, helping children understand that humor is most successful when everyone is in on the fun. The story follows Will, a young boy who uses the holiday to spin an elaborate, nonsensical story about a singing, juggling elephant on a bicycle. Through Will's exuberant storytelling, the book highlights the joy of creative imagination while grounding the narrative in a relatable school setting. It is a gentle, age-appropriate tool for discussing honesty, social boundaries, and the art of the 'friendly' prank, making it a perfect choice for parents of preschoolers and early elementary students who are finding their voice as storytellers.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
This is a secular, lighthearted story with no sensitive topics. The focus is entirely on the social mechanics of a holiday prank and the use of hyperbole in storytelling.
