×Kameron Brooks - Editor
Children are typically not excited to clean up. They would rather eat a plate of Brussels sprouts than tidy up. Parents try every trick to motivate their kids to clean their bedrooms or playroom. They sing clean-up songs, give them a star on a chore chart, or reward them with a toy or treat for a job well done.
As children grow up, their allowance may be based on the number of chores they complete or the time spent doing them. They might have a must-have item in mind, like a video game or skateboard. Tippie and Nala have decided to tackle household chores. They weren't saving up for a cool toy. Nala hopes the thoughtful act will make their Mama happy, and she'll reward them with extra carrots at dinnertime.
The two friends didn't have great success doing chores last time; the house was messier than before they started. Swearing they would be more careful this time, Tippie and Nala divided the duties and got to work. Despite good intentions, things quickly went south. Readers will laugh at the bubbles in the laundry room and feathers raining down in the bedroom.
Anger and raised voices are two common reactions to stepping into a mess, especially one of this magnitude. Tippie cried when being yelled at, and so would many other people in the same situation.. While becoming angry is easy, saying sorry is not. Children need to understand that words have power: both those spoken in anger and those asked for forgiveness. Nala apologized for yelling, an essential moment in the story.
Readers also saw Nala and Tippie learn the importance of teamwork. As the duo tackled the messes, Tippie's tears were replaced with laughter. When Mama came home, she thanked them for the effort and didn't yell about the mess. She was proud they tried, which is the crucial part.
Mess-ups will happen in life. Things will break. Tempers will want to rise. This story reminds kids (and adults) that getting angry doesn't solve anything; it only makes matters worse. If you could, instead, please take a moment. Problem-solve a solution. Take responsibility for a mistake and be willing to work as a team to fix what's broken.
Josie –
This is the perfect story telling for children learning how being helpful albeit with comedic errors is all worthwhile when the intention of the heart is all that matters!
Amazon Customer –
Hilarious illustrations! Great story with fun showing kids teamwork even when things go upside down! Also shows appreciation by Mama of getting help with chores.
Pina Divetta –
I so enjoyed reading this book so funny the mischief that they got in too.
Angie –
Great story lines with many lessons for children.
Highly recommend purchasing the Tippie-Doo book series.
Kameron Brooks – Editor –
Children are typically not excited to clean up. They would rather eat a plate of Brussels sprouts than tidy up. Parents try every trick to motivate their kids to clean their bedrooms or playroom. They sing clean-up songs, give them a star on a chore chart, or reward them with a toy or treat for a job well done.
As children grow up, their allowance may be based on the number of chores they complete or the time spent doing them. They might have a must-have item in mind, like a video game or skateboard. Tippie and Nala have decided to tackle household chores. They weren’t saving up for a cool toy. Nala hopes the thoughtful act will make their Mama happy, and she’ll reward them with extra carrots at dinnertime.
The two friends didn’t have great success doing chores last time; the house was messier than before they started. Swearing they would be more careful this time, Tippie and Nala divided the duties and got to work. Despite good intentions, things quickly went south. Readers will laugh at the bubbles in the laundry room and feathers raining down in the bedroom.
Anger and raised voices are two common reactions to stepping into a mess, especially one of this magnitude. Tippie cried when being yelled at, and so would many other people in the same situation.. While becoming angry is easy, saying sorry is not. Children need to understand that words have power: both those spoken in anger and those asked for forgiveness. Nala apologized for yelling, an essential moment in the story.
Readers also saw Nala and Tippie learn the importance of teamwork. As the duo tackled the messes, Tippie’s tears were replaced with laughter. When Mama came home, she thanked them for the effort and didn’t yell about the mess. She was proud they tried, which is the crucial part.
Mess-ups will happen in life. Things will break. Tempers will want to rise. This story reminds kids (and adults) that getting angry doesn’t solve anything; it only makes matters worse. If you could, instead, please take a moment. Problem-solve a solution. Take responsibility for a mistake and be willing to work as a team to fix what’s broken.