
Written by Portia Dery · Illustrated by Toby Newsome
A lost list leads to unexpected dinner surprises.
Fatima, eager to prove herself, embarks on a mission to complete Grandma's tasks. Confident she remembers the list, she guides her family through the day. But as dinner unfolds, her memory might not be as sharp as she thought. Will her determination and self-confidence be enough to navigate the unexpected twists? Discover how Fatima's journey reveals her true strengths and the power of empathy.
Fatima was tired of people treating her like a child. Determined to prove her worth, she sets off to complete the tasks on Grandma’s to-do list. She resists all distractions. However, when she reaches her first destination, she realizes she has lost the list. Fatima is certain she remembers everything on the list and doles out instructions to her family accordingly. But as the family sits down to dinner, they slowly realize that, perhaps, Fatima didn’t remember quite as well as she had thought. SEL connections in this story include accurate self-perception, recognizing strengths, self-confidence, and empathy.
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