About This Book
Reach for this book when your child comes home feeling 'small' after a mistake or when they are dreading a day where they might stand out for the wrong reasons. It is a vital resource for navigating the universal experience of social embarrassment and the fear of being laughed at by peers. Stanley is a creative, enthusiastic bird who shows up for Crazy Hair Day with a magnificent, multi-colored 'do, only to realize it is actually School Picture Day. The story captures the heavy, sinking feeling of shame that follows a public blunder, but quickly pivots to a powerful lesson in empathy. It is an ideal pick for preschoolers and early elementary students to help normalize the 'uh-oh' moments of school life and celebrate the friends who step up to make things right.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with social shame and the 'nightmare' of being the only one dressed up. The approach is direct and secular, showing a very realistic depiction of a child's internal panic. The resolution is hopeful and community-focused.
