About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is showing stubborn resistance to learning their letters or insists that reading is a boring chore they can live without. It is the perfect remedy for the preschooler or kindergartner who pushes back against schoolwork with a defiant I do not want to. Through the relatable and funny mishaps of young Thomas Mead, children see that reading is not just a school subject: it is a tool for navigating the world and staying out of trouble. The story uses rhythmic, repetitive verse to follow Thomas as his refusal to read leads him into increasingly embarrassing situations, from walking into the wrong restroom to missing out on treats. It gently addresses themes of pride and the natural consequences of stubbornness without being overly preachy. By the end, Thomas finds a sense of accomplishment that will inspire your own little non-reader to give those ABCs another look.
