How to Say You're Sorry
Will be published approx. on 17. March 2026
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-6659-5839-4 (ISBN)
Description
What do you do when something you’ve done really, really upsets someone? With gentle warmth and humor, this picture book companion to How to Cheer Up a Friend shows how Elephant learns to say “I’m sorry.”
When Elephant mistakenly does something that upsets his friend, he’s not sure what to do. Should he run? Hide? Blame someone else?
In time, Elephant’s able to put himself in his friend’s shoes and say the two words he truly means: I’m sorry. An answer doesn’t come right away, but Elephant’s patience is rewarded when his friend invites him to play again.
With a light touch, How to Say You’re Sorry and its companion book How to Cheer Up a Friend show children ways to be kind and get along with one another.
When Elephant mistakenly does something that upsets his friend, he’s not sure what to do. Should he run? Hide? Blame someone else?
In time, Elephant’s able to put himself in his friend’s shoes and say the two words he truly means: I’m sorry. An answer doesn’t come right away, but Elephant’s patience is rewarded when his friend invites him to play again.
With a light touch, How to Say You’re Sorry and its companion book How to Cheer Up a Friend show children ways to be kind and get along with one another.
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Language
English
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: Preschool, Interest Age: From 4 to 8 years
Product notice
Picture book
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 272 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
408 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-6659-5839-4 (9781665958394)
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Stephanie Calmenson
How to Say You're Sorry
E-Book
03/2026
Beach Lane Books
€10.87
Available for download
Persons
Stephanie Calmenson is the acclaimed author of many popular books for young readers including How to Cheer Up a Friend, Dinner at the Panda Palace, May I Pet Your Dog?, and the Ready, Set, Dogs! and Allie and Amy series written with Magic School Bus author Joanna Cole. A former early childhood teacher and children’s book editor, Stephanie feels fortunate to be able to teach, entertain, and encourage kids through her books. To read more, please visit StephanieCalmenson.com.