Scan barcode
maidmarianlib's review
slow-paced
5.0
Very sound advice, the illustrations add context to the situations.
lizpatanders's review
4.0
A really great and adorable picture book about apologizing, and telling kids how to do it the right way. This will be great to give to so many parents, kids and educators.
naomiysl's review
4.0
Very clear and concise, a nice overview of what an apology is, what it's for, and how to go about giving one. Good for the 4-8 year old crowd, and perhaps as a conversation starter for older children as well.
erine's review
5.0
Basic, to-the-point, and an absolutely necessary skill. There's no good reason not to apologize if you screwed up: not if they owe you an apology, not if the offense was a long time ago, not even if it was an accident. Being sincere is clearly covered, as is not making excuses.
And honestly, even if you have nothing to do with the offense, an apology can still be beneficial.
And honestly, even if you have nothing to do with the offense, an apology can still be beneficial.
mldavisreads's review
funny
informative
lighthearted
5.0
Picture book. I was intrigued by the title of this book and recognized the illustrator's name right away. This book is very much a message book, that actually lives up to its title and teaches the readers about apologizing. It talks about apologizing even if it's hard, even if you don't like the other person, and even if it's been a long time. It talks about being sincere (and gives several entertaining examples of insincere apologies) and making both yourself and the other person feel better. While in other hands this book could feel didactic, Wohnoutka's illustrations lend perfect amounts of color, both literally and figuratively. It's fun for the reader to identify why the apology is needed based on the illustrations, for example one parent holding up a pair of boxers with a hole cut out, and the child's castle bearing a flag in the same fabric. Saying sorry is a necessary skill that is hard to explain, but these two did it with humor.
More...