You Get What You Get and You Don't Get Upset!

Part of the Life Lessons series

Preschoolers learn to accept life's little disappointments with humor and grace.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

In Molly's preschool, kids face daily challenges like missing out on favorite colored pencils or comfy cushions. Through laughter and relatable scenarios, they learn the art of accepting life's small disappointments. Will they embrace the mantra: 'You get what you get and you don't get upset'? Discover how humor and resilience shape their young minds in this delightful tale.

From the publisher

Know any kids that want something they can’t have, or not wanted what they did get? Hilarious children’s author Heath McKenzie brings new life and humor to the saying “You get what you get, and you don’t get upset”, through this endearing story! Teach little ones important life lessons with a dollop of laughs! Everybody at Molly’s preschool knows that you don’t always get what you want. Maybe you don’t get your favorite colored pencil. You might not get the most comfortable cushion. Or maybe you miss out on getting your favorite cup at snack time. That’s just life; you get what you get and you don’t get upset! Little ones will learn a valuable life lesson with this funny and approachable story written and illustrated by Heath McKenzie. Also in the LIFE LESSONS series: Sticks and Stones May Break My Bones But Words (Can Never) Hurt Me; You Don’t Have to Like It, You Just Have to Eat it; Money Doesn’t Grow on Trees; and Try Your Best, Forget the Rest (coming soon)

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