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How to Say You're Sorry

by Stephanie Calmenson Publisher: BEACH LANE BOOKS

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Learning how to make amends

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Hardcover New English

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AlbakiReads Editorial

Learning how to make amends

Elephant’s mistake gives this picture book a clear framework for exploring apologies: first comes uncertainty about how to respond, then an effort to understand a friend’s feelings, and finally the words “I’m sorry.” The friend’s response takes time, making patience part of the story’s picture of making amends. Presented as a companion to *How to Cheer Up a Friend*, the book connects emotional understanding with the everyday work of getting along.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Children ages 4–8 exploring apologies and friendship
  • Families and educators looking for a picture book about feelings and making amends

Themes

ApologiesEmpathyPatienceFriendship

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Book overview

What do you do when something you've done really, really upsets someone? With gentle warmth and humor, this picture book companion to How to Cheer Up a Friend shows how Elephant learns to say "I'm sorry."

When Elephant mistakenly does something that upsets his friend, he's not sure what to do. Should he run? Hide? Blame someone else?

In time, Elephant's able to put himself in his friend's shoes and say the two words he truly means: I'm sorry. An answer doesn't come right away, but Elephant's patience is rewarded when his friend invites him to play again.

With a light touch, How to Say You're Sorry and its companion book How to Cheer Up a Friend show children ways to be kind and get along with one another.
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