About This Book
Reach for this book when your child has made a mess, broken a rule, or hurt someone's feelings but is stubbornly refusing to say those three difficult words: I am sorry. It is a perfect tool for de-escalating the tension that often follows a behavioral meltdown by using a mischievous feline as a safe proxy for the child's own big feelings and mistakes. Fluffykins is a cat who causes absolute chaos, from shredding the sofa to knocking over vases, yet he remains defiantly unapologetic. Through witty illustrations and direct addresses to the reader, the story explores the weight of guilt and the eventual relief that comes with taking accountability. It is an excellent choice for preschoolers and early elementary students who are navigating the complex social expectations of manners and the internal struggle of admitting when they are wrong. Parents will appreciate how the book models that while we may do bad things, we aren't bad people, provided we try to make things right.
