Roses Are Pink, Your Feet Really Stink

Reach for this book when your child has used 'just kidding' as an excuse for being mean or when they are navigating the social pressures of a classroom holiday. It is a perfect choice for teaching accountability and the social ripple effects of a poor choice. The story follows Gilbert, a young opossum who decides to get back at two classmates by writing mean Valentine's Day poems and signing someone else's name. When the prank backfires and hurts his friends, Gilbert must face the guilt of his actions and find a sincere way to apologize. For children aged 4 to 8, this book provides a gentle but clear look at how words can sting and why making amends is more important than being funny at someone else's expense.