About This Book
Reach for this book when you find yourself caught between correcting a child's tall tales and wanting to nurture their vibrant imagination. It is the perfect choice for the preschooler or early elementary student who often seems distracted by the world around them or whose version of events never quite aligns with the clock. Frank is a bear who is always late for school, and while his excuses involve aliens and deep sea adventures, his teacher remains skeptical. The story explores the delicate balance of trust, the frustration of being misunderstood, and the delightful possibility that a child's wildest stories might actually be true. It is a humorous, lighthearted way to discuss accountability without crushing a child's creative spirit.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with the concept of truth and lying in a secular, metaphorical way. There is a sense of mild social isolation as Frank is the only one experiencing these wonders, but the resolution is hopeful and validating.
