How to Train the Perfect Parents

Description

A playful new picture book from the creator of The Whopper about the ups and downs of family life.Rebecca Ashdown's How to Train the Perfect Parents is every child's guide to raising model parents. It's easy just follow Mimi's simple steps. Sometimes, Mimi's parents don't seem to get the hang of all that training, but Mimi knows her rigorous routine of strict discipline has worked when her parents agree to get her a puppy...Suddenly the roles are reversed and Mimi has to learn that being trained is sometimes very hard work.

Rebecca Ashdown (Author, Illustrator) Rebecca was born in Chichester, West Sussex and lived right by the sea for most of her childhood. As the youngest in a family of five, she grew up in a house full of healthy neglect, which enabled her (and her siblings) to spend a LOT of time either getting into scrapes or making things! When she wasn't playing on the beach, she chose (mostly) to do the latter. Drawing and writing was a real passion. She's sure having that creative freedom as a child gave her permission to do much the same in adulthood. Playing is important!

This super picture book written and illustrated by Rebecca Ashdown does a great job at introducing empathy to young readers. It is a fun, colourful read that has a less serious tone then some of the picture books I have shared in this piece and will be a book that makes you giggle, especially the parents. Mimi is the adorable main character who appreciates that parents try but states that they don't completely understand kids. "You cant blame them. Its because they've been trained." Mimi has the solution though and believes if you follow her steps, parents will be trained to perfection. However, what if the tables are turned and you have to be a parent? This book is witty and fun but also has a great message of being empathetic. I'm sure it will have made Mimi think about all that her parents do for her and that actually learning together can be a great way of forming positive relationships. -- Filza * Mama Filza * Mimi is convinced that parents just don't understand what children want (a puppy, in her case) but that they shouldn't be blamed because they've never been trained. Cue Mimi's Three-Point Plan which focuses on communication, trust and routine. Strict discipline is key to getting the results you want. Take time to reflect on what's gone well, then make 'the big push' to your end goal.Will all Mimi's hard work pay off? Will she finally get a puppy? Will she learn that being a pup parent is actually very hard work indeed?!A playful story which my own children loved - they immediately set off to devise plans to train me! It also teaches about empathy for others and seeing things from someone else's point of view. Loads of fun and sure to prompt some household debates! * Library Girl and Book Boy *