About This Book
Reach for this book when your little one has entered the 'opposite' phase, where every request is met with a stubborn 'no' or a cheeky reversal of rules. It is a perfect choice for those days when the power struggles feel constant and you need a lighthearted way to reset the mood through shared laughter. The story follows Mary, a little mouse who decides to do everything backward, from wearing her clothes the wrong way to eating her dessert first. Anita Jeram, the beloved illustrator of Guess How Much I Love You, captures the gentle humor of a child testing their autonomy. When Mary's mother decides to join in on the contrary behavior, Mary quickly realizes that while being different is fun, there is a deep comfort in the predictable warmth of a routine. It is a sweet, short read for ages 2 to 5 that validates a child's need for independence while reinforcing the security of the parent-child bond.
