How to Apologize -- David Larochelle, Hardcover

From the Theodor Seuss Geisel Award-winning creators of See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog comes a funny and handy guide that explains just how (and how not ) to say "I'm sorry."

Wouldn't the world be a better place if everyone knew how to apologize? Luckily, this humorous guidebook is full of practical tips about when, why, and how to say you're sorry. From a porcupine who accidentally popped his friend's balloon to a snail who was running so fast he stepped on a sloth's toes, hilarious examples and sweet illustrations abound. For both listeners who are just learning and older readers who need a refresher, this book will come as a welcome reminder that even though apologizing can be hard, it doesn't have to be complicated.

Author: David Larochelle
Publisher: Candlewick Press (MA)
Published: 05/11/2021
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.30h x 10.80w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781536209440
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.7
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 514237 / How to Apologize


Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 12/18/2020 pg. 1
Booklist 02/15/2021 pg. 53
Kirkus Reviews 03/15/2021
Publishers Weekly 03/29/2021

About the Author
David LaRochelle is a recipient of the Sid Fleischman Humor Award and the author of many books for young readers, including Isle of You, illustrated by Jaime Kim, and See the Cat: Three Stories About a Dog, illustrated by Mike Wohnoutka. David LaRochelle is very sorry that he stole his sister's diary and read it to his next-door neighbor when he was ten years old. You'll find him repentant and living in White Bear Lake, Minnesota.

Mike Wohnoutka has illustrated more than twenty books for young readers, including the ALA Notable Book Moo!, written by David LaRochelle. He is also the author-illustrator of several picture books, including the Croc & Turtle series. Mike Wohnoutka sincerely apologizes for pouring an entire carton of milk down the air vents of his third-grade classroom. He and his family have no regrets about living in Minneapolis.