SORRY

A great book for bringing up situations your child might find themselves in with their peers. My 4 and 6 yr old love the story, they love discussing why various characters do what they do, and they love feeling like they know better than the characters. LOL! We read it at least once a month, if not more. I particularly love the parent bit at the end where there is an explanation of what constitutes a sincere apology. We've discussed this bit quite a few times. I remember one night, my 4 yr old said something mean to her brother and then got told off because she was adamant that everything was ok cause she said sorry. So we asked her if she thought she had apologised properly and she replied. "Can we read the sorry book tonight mummy? I forgot how to apologise properly". After that, I loved this book even more!

I started with "Sorry" and "My Secret Bully" and I have just finished buying ALL of her books for my classroom(a mixed grade classroom with English as a second language students from grade 1-9). My students relate to the stories. They are prompted to share memories of their own feelings. Many related to both sides of the story. Having the story told in first person by another kid they could relate to was amazing, I could see their expression change as we read the book. It was so much easier to make connections to the ideas by using these stories. I wish that I had found these books sooner.My families and I thank you Trudy for helping to make an end to a culture of verbal and relational bullying in my classroom.

This is an amazing book. I've used it with students from grades 1 to 4. Not only did they all enjoy the text and the illustrations but they were all able to take away the important lesson at their own level.A 'must have' title for all teachers who work with their students on social skills.

I liked the way it gave my boys some perspective on what an apology really is and means to the both person receiving and giving.

Good resource for classrooms