Can I Sit Here?: A Review

It doesn't matter where your kids go to school. At some point they will be "the new kid". In Can I Sit Here? Heather Thompson Day and London Marie Day, share a story inspired by London's writing and true experience. 

The Power of Reading Books

We love so many things about reading with kids. But one of our favorites is the opportunities it opens up for us to talk to our children about life. 

Why is story so powerful?

• Kids can identify with the characters.
• Children "experience" different situations in a safe place.
• Parents and kids can talk about character traits-good and bad—in a non-threatening way. 
• Books can help kids process their emotions.

And that's exactly what Can I Sit Here? does!

Why You Will Want to Read Can I Sit Here?

Kids can identify with the characters. It's true, your kids may not go to school like London, but they will experience being new somewhere. From co-op and Sunday school classes, clubs and organizations, to parks and social gatherings—being the new person isn't always easy. 

Children "experience" different situations in a safe place. In Can I Sit Here?, you can walk with your children through a day of being new. This is a great book to read before they face a situation where they might not know anyone. They can see how the characters handled their emotions to something that was hard!

Parents and kids can talk about character traits-good and bad—in a non-threatening way. London has a rough day, but with the help of her parents and God, she realizes she has a choice about how she will respond. 

Books can help kids identify and process their emotions. One of our favorite parts in this book is the way the authors give examples for the different emotions kids might feel in a situation where they don't know others. Lonely, embarrassed, and left

A Faith-Based Story

Can I Sit Here? guides children in learning to recognize how God sees them, the identity they have in Chrsit. It shows them who to go to when they face struggles. And it demonstrates the power of looking to the needs of others.

With whimsical illustrations and engaging text, this is a books that will delight your kids and you!