Look Out, It's April Fools' Day

Reach for this book when your child is entering the 'prankster phase' and needs to understand the fine line between a funny joke and an annoying one. It is a perfect selection for navigating social cues, especially for children who might get overly excited and miss when a friend has had enough. The story follows Marvin as he tries every trick in the book to fool his friend Milton, only to find that Milton is one step ahead of him. While the book is framed around April Fools' Day, its core is about the rhythm of friendship and the importance of resilience when a plan doesn't go your way. For children ages 4 to 8, it provides a gentle, humorous model of how friends can engage in play without it turning into a conflict. It's a lighthearted choice that validates a child's desire for silliness while reinforcing the stability of a supportive peer relationship.