Book details
The Sorry Plane
Description
The Sorry Plane is a playful introduction for kids and their caregivers to the importance of understanding and respecting our feelings, from the bestselling author of Rest Play Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (or anyone who acts like one).When Molly accidentally breaks a balloon she and her sister Lucy have found, Lucy demands an apology. But, as Molly describes in fanciful, imaginative scenarios, her sorries are all gone: hiding under the bed, down the sink, off to Paris on the Sorry Plane. As their mother explains, we can't say sorry if we don't have any sorries in us. But when our sorries return, as Molly's eventually do, we can give them to others.Brilliantly illustrated with captivating images by artist Zoe Si, The Sorry Plane carries a profound message about the importance of connecting with our authentic emotions. It highlights how a good sorry is one that you mean from the heart and how we adults can preserve a child's caring spirit.The Sorry Plane bears the Neufeld Institute Recommended seal which highlights children's literature that is congruent with developmental science as well as with the relational-developmental approach articulated by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, PhD
Age
2-7
Text complexity
intermediate
Length
32 pages
Book in series
#1
Why to read
- Understanding Emotional Development: 'The Sorry Plane' by Deborah MacNamara offers insights into children's emotional development and the importance of genuine apologies, making it a valuable resource for parents, educators, and caregivers looking to foster emotional intelligence in children.
- Engaging Story for Children: The book presents an engaging and relatable story that captures the attention of young readers, helping them to understand the concept of remorse and the significance of saying sorry through a narrative that resonates with their experiences.
- Educational Tool: 'The Sorry Plane' serves as an educational tool that can be used in various settings to teach children about social responsibility, empathy, and the consequences of their actions, providing a foundation for discussions about moral values and interpersonal relationships.
- Expert Authorship: Deborah MacNamara is a clinical counselor and development expert whose expertise in child development and attachment theory informs the content of the book, ensuring that the messages conveyed are backed by professional understanding and research.