About This Book
Reach for this book if your child often feels like they are the kid who always messes up or if they struggle with the weight of being perceived as irresponsible. It is especially resonant for families navigating ADHD or learning differences. Hank Zipzer is a well meaning but disorganized boy who finally earns a chance to show he is responsible by taking home the class frog, only for the frog to escape under his watch. The story navigates the heavy feelings of shame and the frantic desire to fix a mistake before adults find out. Written with humor and empathy by Henry Winkler, who drew from his own struggles with dyslexia, this chapter book is perfect for 6 to 9 year olds. It normalizes the experience of having a brain that works differently and models how to own up to accidents with honesty and resilience.
