"Raj is a master at 'holding it,' and he's happy to share his tips! Steer clear of all liquids, keeping knees in a knot, and even dancing in desperation, are some of the great--and uncomfortable--lengths he'll go to. But when a sneeze bursts his resolve,Raj is in for a suprise (as well as some relief)! It turns out that some rules were meant to be broken"--Provided by publisher.
- Normalizes fear around using the bathroom at school or in public places
- Uses humor and rhyme to explore anxieties
- Encourages growth mindset and trying new things
Raj has one rule: he never uses the bathroom at school. Its just not the same as the one at home. All day, he avoids bathroom trips. Easy enough, since he lives by these tips: Dont linger at the sink. Stay away from anyone who makes you laugh. Watch out for distractions, especially schoolwork. And sit still: no running, jumping, cartwheels, or sneezing. Until one dayachoo!Raj has to break his own rule.
After he faces his fear and uses the bathroom at school, Raj feels different. He doesnt have to rush! He can try new things, laugh, explore
even enjoy his work. He can stay awhile and play. Raj discovers things are better if you just go when you need to.
Told in speech bubbles with bright, lively art showing a diverse group of kids, this is a riotous rhyming read-aloud with an empathetic take on facing a common fear.
Raj has one rule: he
never uses the bathroom at school. Its just not the same as the one at home. All day, he avoids bathroom trips. Easy enough, since he lives by these tips: Dont linger at the sink. Stay away from anyone who makes you laugh. Watch out for distractions, especially schoolwork. And sit still: no running, jumping, cartwheels, or sneezing. Until one day
achoo!Raj has to break his own rule.
After he faces his fear and uses the bathroom at school, Raj feels different. He doesnt have to rush! He can try new things, laugh, explore
even enjoy his work. He can stay awhile and play. Raj discovers things are better if you just go when you need to.
Told in speech bubbles with bright, lively art showing a diverse group of kids, this is a riotous rhyming read-aloud with an empathetic take on facing a common fear.
A lighthearted read-aloud about facing a common childhood fear
