About This Book
Reach for this book when your child has had a clumsy day or is feeling the weight of a recent mistake. It is an ideal choice for little ones who struggle with impulse control and the subsequent guilt that follows a mess. In this adventure, George's excitement at a toy store grand opening leads to a chaotic chain reaction, but the story moves quickly from the initial panic of 'getting in trouble' to a warm, redemptive resolution. Through George's experience, children aged 4 to 7 learn that accidents do not make them bad people. The story emphasizes that while curiosity can lead to chaos, it can also lead to creative solutions and unexpected joy. Parents will appreciate how the toy store owner chooses empathy and observation over anger, providing a wonderful model for reacting to a child's unintentional mishaps.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and lighthearted. It deals with the anxiety of public failure or 'making a scene' in a metaphorical way through George's animal antics. The resolution is hopeful and focuses on redemption.
