About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing the frustration of a new skill and is tempted to give up after the first few stumbles. It is an ideal choice for the preschooler or kindergartner who feels embarrassed by mistakes or needs a visual reminder that even the coolest activities require a shaky start. Following a small group of friends at the skate park, the story illustrates that falling down is not a failure, but a necessary step toward mastery. With simple text and supportive imagery, it emphasizes that having a friend nearby makes the hard parts easier. Parents will appreciate the way it models gentle encouragement and patience, helping children build the resilience needed to keep trying when things get tough.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and realistic. It touches on minor physical scrapes or falls, which are handled with a resilient, matter-of-fact tone. There are no major sensitive topics or traumas.
