About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is going through a phase where their 'harmless' jokes are starting to hurt others or when they find it difficult to distinguish between fun and mean-spirited behavior. Mr. Mischief is the ultimate trickster who takes great joy in making others uncomfortable, but his antics eventually catch up to him when he meets someone with even more power than he has. It is a perfect tool for discussing the consequences of our actions and the importance of respect in friendships. While the story is humorous and lighthearted, it serves a deeper purpose by modeling the concept of accountability. Through the lens of Mr. Mischief's encounter with a wizard, children aged 3 to 7 learn that the world does not always bend to their whims and that kindness is more sustainable than cleverness. Parents choose this book as a non-confrontational way to address impulse control and the social fallout of being the class clown at others' expense.
