I'm Sorry
by Sam McBratney
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When one best friend shouts at the other, both are sad and hope the other will apologize.Tags
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Two best friends quarrel, and the protagonist muses on how he could say he is sorry. A bit wistful in tone. Certainly useful to read to kids who are getting into fights with each other, and to open up discussion about what they could do to get over the fight.
Two best friends quarrel, and the protagonist muses on how he could say he is sorry. A bit wistful in tone. Certainly useful to read to kids who are getting into fights with each other, and to open up discussion about what they could do to get over the fight.
Shows that even best friends fight. It also explains that you need to say sorry when your at fault in order to keep a friendship going.
This is a story about two friends. It regales you with the details about their adventures together and how close they are. Then, they get into a fight. Suddenly, things are not as perfect as they once were. The main character thinks about what he would say, or what she should say to him.
It is touching and cute. Truly feels as if a child was saying or thinking these things.
For ages: 4-9. Very sweet book.
Source: student presentations
It is touching and cute. Truly feels as if a child was saying or thinking these things.
For ages: 4-9. Very sweet book.
Source: student presentations
sometimes friends fight, and as adults saying sorry is one of the hardest things to do. its difficult to admit when one is wrong, but this book teaches children how rewarding and important it is to be honest with yourself and do the right thing.
ages 6+
clearlake children's center
ages 6+
clearlake children's center
This is a story about the emotions two friends struggle with after an argument and the ways in which they resolve their differences.
Ages 4-8
Ages 4-8
This book shows the relationship between two best friends that learn the importance of saying I'm sorry and continue being friends even when they don't always get a long. Sometimes it's hard to say the right thing when you're upset but to remember that in the end they can still be friends.
age 3-5
resource: pierce college library
age 3-5
resource: pierce college library
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Sam McBratney was an Irish children's book author. He was born on March 1, 1943 in Belfast, Northern Ireland. He earned a degree in history from Trinity College Dublin. He taught primary and secondary school from 1970 to 1990. After teaching he focused on his writing. He wrote over 50 books in a career of nearly 30 years. His books included Mark show more Time (1969), The Chieftan's Daughter (1993) which won the Bistro Book of the Year Award (1994), The Lough Neagh Monster (1994), Put a Saddle on a Pig (1991), which was republished as You Just Don't Listen, in 1993. His most popular book was Guess How Much I Love You, published in 1994 (illustrated by Anita Jeram). Will You be My Friend?, is the sequel and has a publication date of September 29, 2020. Sam McBratney died on September 18, 2020 at the age of 77. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
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