About This Book
Reach for this treasury when your child is starting to notice and label the different 'parts' of their own personality or the puzzling behaviors of others. This collection uses iconic, single-trait characters to help children categorize and understand complex human emotions and social archetypes in a way that feels safe and silly. It is a foundational tool for building emotional intelligence and self-awareness. Across these classic stories, children encounter characters like Mr. Tickle and Little Miss Sunshine, learning that while we all have dominant traits, there is room for everyone in a community. The 50th Anniversary edition provides a nostalgic yet relevant bridge for parents to discuss manners, empathy, and the fact that it is okay to feel 'grumpy' or 'messy' sometimes. It is perfectly calibrated for the 3 to 7 age range, offering bite-sized lessons on social navigation through absurdist humor.
