Sorry, I Forgot to Ask!
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2012

Sorry, I Forgot to Ask!

By Julia Cook, Kelsey De Weerd (Illustrator)

Part of the Best Me I Can Be! series

A boy learns asking permission and sincere apologies can change his world.

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32 pages
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RJ's frequent trips to the time-out chair lead him to discover the power of asking for permission and making heartfelt apologies. With his friend Sam, RJ navigates mishaps like walking home unsupervised and spoiling surprises. Guided by his dad, RJ learns that sincere apologies and responsible actions can transform his school and home life. Will RJ master these skills and find happiness in accountability? Join RJ on his journey to understanding the importance of permission and genuine apologies in this engaging tale for young readers.

From the publisher

R.J. is making a lot of trips to his time-out chair! Dad helps him learn how to do a better job of asking for permission, and R.J. feels a lot happier when he says he’s sorry.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about manners and etiquetteBooks about thinkingBooks about saying sorryBooks about social themesBooks about values and virtues
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The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
February 1, 2012
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781934490280

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