About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling frustrated by a project that is not coming together or when they are showing signs of perfectionism that prevent them from having fun. Big Old Bones is a whimsical story about Professor Potts, a scientist who finds a pile of mysterious bones and tries several incorrect ways to assemble them. Rather than a dry history lesson, the book focuses on the joy of experimentation and the humor found in trial and error. It validates the idea that even the smartest adults can make silly mistakes, making it a perfect tool for building resilience and curiosity in children ages 4 to 8. Parents will appreciate how it gently mocks the idea of an all knowing expert while celebrating the creative process.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. This is a secular, lighthearted look at scientific discovery and human error. There is no mention of extinction as a tragedy or death as a heavy theme.
