Sorry! by Trudy Ludwig Summary and Reviews
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Book Reviews of Sorry!
Book Review: For all kids
Summary: 5 Stars
Trudy Ludwig knows kids, knows how they think and act and behave...and knows how to write a book that will help kids learn to get along with each other - especially when getting along sometimes means they must apologize, sincerely, to each other. This is a book for kids that really gets into real life issues they'll have to deal with their whole lives. Would be perfect to use in school and for parental discussions with kids on how to give and accept apologies.Book Review: Forced Apologies Teach Force & Not Remorse
Summary: 5 Stars
Ms. Ludwig is a genius. No two ways about it.
In addition to JUST KIDDING, MY SECRET BULLY and now SORRY, she has shown her insights into the dynamics of bullying and harassing behavior.
Jack, a tween in the early grades feels that his identity is enhanced by being friends with Charlie. An aggressive, biffy sort, Charlie exacts cruelties on others and tosses off a casual "sorry." Many let him skate by with his insincere apologies.
Jack resents this, but does not feel he can challenge Charlie on this. A girl named Leena is the recipient of one of Charlie's more cruel pranks. When he destroys her science project, she tells him in no uncertain terms that she does not buy his insincere apology. Jack, touched by genuine remorse helps Leena rebuild her project.
Their teacher wisely intervenes and explains to Charlie what he has to do to make reparations and amends. Saying "sorry" is simply a formality; one has to be truly remorseful and willing to extend themselves to help the other person in order for it to be meaningful. Charlie sees the consequences of his behavior when Jack jumps his ship and forms an alliance with Leena and the other kids.
I love this book and want to add the following thought - I think it is not a good idea for people to coerce children into apologizing. The lesson that teaches is "appease the adult in question; avoid getting into further trouble by saying what the adult in question wants to hear." I have always resented this; as a child, I hated being forced to apologize and remember consciously thinking, "I'm lying if I apologize, but I'll say it so I don't get punished more." This book explores this; forced apologies teach children to "appease;" "to go along with a system" and is often viewed as an indignity and a price to pay to avoid further repercussions. This book does a good job of uncovering that.
Book Review: Get tool for teaching kids values
Summary: 5 Stars
Used this in during student teaching..... it was perfect for addressing the behavior issues with that group of students. Stirred up some wonderful conversation... and a change in peer attitudes among the children.Book Review: Great book!
Summary: 5 Stars
Sorry! is an engaging story that helps kids learn to take responsibility for their behavior. A great book for parents and children to read together.Book Review: Great story that kids can relate to
Summary: 5 Stars
Very few children's books address the issue that typically "bullying" comes from a kid's closest friends. This book addresses the issue of teasing and insincere apologies when one boy says and does hurtful things to his peers. The story also touches on peer pressure--many times kids feel like they need to do mean things to others in order to be cool, and this book addresses this very well.