About This Book
Reach for this book when your child has come home from school upset because someone called them weird, or if you have noticed your child pointing out others' differences in a teasing way. It is a vital tool for navigating the early social hurdles of name-calling and the urge to fit in. Through a minimal, visually driven story, Rabbit and Turtle trade insults about their physical traits before discovering that their differences actually make them a great team. This story speaks directly to the preschool and early elementary years when children are first noticing peer differences. It models how to move past a defensive 'you are weird' stance toward a collaborative 'we are both unique' perspective. Parents will appreciate how it validates the sting of being teased while providing a clear path toward apology and friendship without being overly preachy.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with verbal teasing and 'othering.' The approach is metaphorical, using animal characters to represent human social dynamics. It is entirely secular and the resolution is hopeful and pro-social.
