How to Apologize by David LaRochelle and Mike Wohnoutka

Wouldn’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.

Questions:

+ When is it hard to apologize?

+ What are some good ways to apologize? What are some bad ways?

+ How did Penguin fix his mistake to alligator?

+ I wonder if apologizing always makes people feel better?

Activity: Learn and sing a confession (I’m sorry) chorus like “Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow” or the Kyrie from our Call to Confession (by Lee Afdahl).