About This Book
Reach for this book after one of those long, exhausting days where everything went wrong and everyone ended up in tears. It is the perfect restorative read for when you feel like a 'bad' parent because you lost your cool, and your child feels like a 'bad' kid because they kept making messes. The story follows Harriet, a well-meaning but clumsy preschooler, and her mother, who tries her best to stay calm through a series of accidents until she finally reaches her breaking point. Mem Fox captures the reality of family life with a light, non-judgmental touch. It normalizes the fact that parents are human and sometimes yell, but more importantly, it models how to move past that moment. It is an essential tool for teaching children ages 3 to 7 that an outburst of anger does not mean a loss of love. By the end, both parent and child will feel seen, forgiven, and ready to snuggle.
