Our Playground Rules! - by Kallie George (Hardcover)

About the Book

This book introduces what it means to share space and have fun, with a cast of animal characters. Our playground rules because: everyone gets a turn, no matter how much time it takes; we play fair; and we try to be patient.

Book Synopsis

Explore what it means to share space and have fun on the playground with this sweetly funny picture book of playground rules based in social-emotional learning.

There are so many reasons why our playground RULES!

1. Everyone gets a turn, no matter how long it takes...
2. We play fair (even when the weather isn't).
3. We try to be patient, which is always worth it!

This young picture book plays with the double meaning of "rules" to explore how following a few simple rules of kindness can make playtime more fun for everyone! Featuring simple text and engaging illustrations that embrace the varying needs and capabilities of the adorable cast of animal characters, Our Playground Rules! is the perfect tool to help small children feel seen and better empathsize with others.

About the Author

KALLIE GEORGE is an author, editor, and speaker living in Vancouver, BC, near the sea. She has a Masters of Children's Literature from the University of British Columnia. When she's not writing or editing, she teaches creative writing workshops. She is the author of numerous picture books, including these.

Author/illustrator JAY FLECK lives in Ohio, where he runs, reads, daydreams, and (along with his wife) cares for his two children. His bold, whimsical designs have been featured on products at The Gap and are licensed via sites such as threadless.com. His books include Tilly & Tank and Tiny T. Rex and the Impossible Hug.