Mrs. Smith called Aidan over. Before she could say something, she noticed, Aidan had been crying too! His eyes were red, and his face smudged in tears. He could barely speak. "You've both told me two sides of the story. But do you know there's a third side of it too?" Mrs. Smith started explaining.




Learning to consider a situation from a different perspective is often a difficult task for young children. This story helps children to review and reflect on a conflicting situation. Teachers can read this story in the classroom to help students navigate such situations better. The author provides helpful suggestions for teachers on the last page, bringing up topics such as 'Mindful Talking' and 'Calming Strategies' to avoid conflicts.




This story could be used as a read-aloud in any classroom or be part of a young child's book collection. Very simple situation seen in a very practical realistic way. Very easy to make connections to. The illustrations are kids friendly and really cute. Children will enjoy reading this lovely story.