{"product_id":"how-to-apologize-isbn-9781536222043","title":"How to Apologize","description":"\u003cb\u003e“The perfect balance of humor and gravity. . . .\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eEqually useful as a lesson on social-emotional dynamics and as a story, this book has a place on every shelf.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e (starred reviews) \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWouldn’t the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you’re sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend’s balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth’s toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound. For both listeners who are just learning and older readers who need a refresher, this book will come as a welcome reminder that even though apologizing can be hard, it doesn’t have to be complicated.“Everyone makes mistakes,” opens this \u003cb\u003eguide to accountability\u003c\/b\u003e. . .In Wohnoutka’s light gouache illustrations, the many full-bleed spreads and careful use of white space keep the tone friendly and focused. . .The perfect \u003cb\u003ebalance of humor and gravity\u003c\/b\u003e delivers the message in an appealing way, and even the most outlandish scenarios are accessible. . .Children and adults alike can see themselves in both the aggrieved party and the wrongdoer, all presented with \u003cb\u003eunderstanding and compassion\u003c\/b\u003e. Equally useful as a lesson on social-emotional dynamics and as a story, this book has a place on every shelf. A necessary and entertaining approach to conflict resolution.\u003cbr\u003e—Kirkus Reviews (starred review)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuggestions for how and why to apologize paired with colorful, cartoon-style illustrations outlined in soft brown lighten the instructional tone by featuring hilarious examples of situations requiring an apology. . . \u003cb\u003eHumorous examples of sincere and insincere apologies \u003c\/b\u003edrive the messages home, while the illustrations continue to provide comic relief as reparation and restoration of relationships are achieved. Mostly full-bleed spreads paired with emotive animals will be met with laughs. . . an instructive primer on how to apologize.\u003cbr\u003e—School Library Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith\u003cb\u003e applicability well beyond its reading level\u003c\/b\u003e, this latest outing from the creators of \u003ci\u003eSee the Cat: Three Stories about a Dog\u003c\/i\u003e (2020) and other clever romps focuses on the importance of apologizing for accidents or offenses and how to do it properly. Wohnoutka lightens the earnest tone of LaRochelle’s pitch with comical scenes of anthropomorphic cartoon animals. . . Along with rightly acknowledging that it might be hard, or even impossible, to fix mistakes, the author closes with a promise that saying sorry and meaning it will make you and, more important, the other person feel better.\u003cbr\u003e—Booklist\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrevious collaborators LaRochelle and Wohnoutka (Geisel Medalists for \u003ci\u003eSee the Cat\u003c\/i\u003e) are loving but firm in this \u003cb\u003ecompassionate \u003c\/b\u003eguide to apologizing. . . . The gouache cartooned vignettes, rendered in crisp outlines and soft washes of color, have immediacy and verve that’s both harrowing and heartfelt; while the animal characters are engaged in amusingly exaggerated situations, both parties’ emotions are thoroughly authentic. If readers feel the pang of recognition, they’ll also see that making amends is both edifying and evergreen.\u003cbr\u003e—Publishers Weekly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe gold and brown that Mr. Wohnoutka uses to outline his figures give the scenes a \u003cb\u003efriendly\u003c\/b\u003e, sun-warmed feeling. . . . Mr. LaRochelle’s counsel here is \u003cb\u003esensible\u003c\/b\u003e, and in the aftermath of a socially distanced pandemic may be as welcome—and as necessary—for parents as it is for their children.\u003cbr\u003e—The Wall Street Journal\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe prizewinning Minnesota duo of LaRochelle and Wohnoutka is back, this time tackling the topic of repentance with their trademark wit and humor. . . . This book is \u003cb\u003enever preachy\u003c\/b\u003e, even as it offers sample apologies (both sincere and otherwise). It's\u003cb\u003e good-natured\u003c\/b\u003e and funny and probably something all of us should heed.\u003cbr\u003e—The Star Tribune\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe old idea that apologies matter is a useful message delivered here in \u003cb\u003efunny scenarios\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—The Northwest Arkansas-Democrat Gazette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLaRochelle and Wohnoutka, winners of the American Library Association’s Geisel Award for fiction for their book 'See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog,' offer funny, but \u003cb\u003euseful and gentle, lessons\u003c\/b\u003e for kids who want to make things right when things go wrong.\u003cbr\u003e—The St. Paul Pioneer Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid LaRochelle takes a rather humorous approach in explaining not only the importance of apologizing, but how to do it \u003cb\u003esincerely\u003c\/b\u003e. With whimsical illustrations by Mike Wohnoutka, even adults will learn a thing or two about the art of the apology.\u003cbr\u003e—Red Tricycle\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI can’t think of a better life skill to help children readjust to life with friends than learning how to apologize. Whether the offense was intentional, accidental, or a misunderstanding, this \u003cb\u003ehumorous \u003c\/b\u003estory shows kids examples of when and why to say ‘sorry.’\u003cbr\u003e—Brightly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis humorous picture book gives young readers tips, tricks, do’s, and don’ts for recognizing and delivering \u003cb\u003ea heartfelt apology\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e—Brightly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 2021 publication is a \u003cb\u003efamily-friendly\u003c\/b\u003e step-by-step teaching tool for fostering forgiveness as a way of life.\u003cbr\u003e—Brightly\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHere we have \u003cb\u003ea perfect example of how-to done right\u003c\/b\u003e. How to Apologize uses humor and compassion to discuss something vital. . . . An important topic executed with care, How to Apologize is picture book instruction at its best. Every teacher should go out and get a copy.\u003cbr\u003e—100 Scope Notes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDavid LaRochelle’s \u003ci\u003eHow to Apologize\u003c\/i\u003e (Candlewick, May 2021), illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka, is \u003cb\u003ea class-act primer on a difficult subject \u003c\/b\u003e— how to say you’re sorry. It’s a challenge for even the best of humans to put their pride aside and accept and admit a wrong-doing. But David and Mike — and some gators, elephants, bulldogs, and meerkats — have your back in a book that covers it all: the universality of mistakes, the pain it can cause, how difficult it can be to apologize, why making excuses is a no-go, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e—7 Impossible Things Before Breakfast blog\u003cb\u003eDavid LaRochelle\u003c\/b\u003e is a recipient of the Sid Fleischman Humor Award and the author of many books for young readers, including \u003ci\u003eIsle of You\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Jaime Kim, and \u003ci\u003eSee the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog\u003c\/i\u003e,\u003ci\u003e \u003c\/i\u003eillustrated by Mike Wohnoutka. David LaRochelle is very sorry that he stole his sister’s diary and read it to his next-door neighbor when he was ten years old. You’ll find him repentant and living in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMike Wohnoutka\u003c\/b\u003e has illustrated more than twenty books for young readers, including the ALA Notable Book \u003ci\u003eMoo!\u003c\/i\u003e, written by David LaRochelle. He is also the author-illustrator of several picture books, including the Croc \u0026amp; Turtle series. Mike Wohnoutka sincerely apologizes for pouring an entire carton of milk down the air vents of his third-grade classroom. He and his family have no regrets about living in Minneapolis.","brand":"Candlewick","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46305365197029,"sku":"NP9781536222043","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9781536222043.jpg?v=1767729356","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/products\/how-to-apologize-isbn-9781536222043","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}