The story of the little rabbit| ROSIE'S WAY HOME

This is a social story to help get lost and get back home.

This teaches kids to be brave, but to know when to seek help. Students relate to Rosie the rabbit who is curious, scared, and relieved. It depicts what it feels like to visit unfamiliar places and then realize you are lost, and it illustrates useful problems-solving strategies like staying calm, thinking clearly, asking for help and looking for clues to get home safely. The story encourages listening, cooperation, independence, and using observation skills. Rosie’s story reminds young readers that being brave doesn’t mean doing everything alone — it means knowing when to ask for help and how to make safe, conscientious and responsible decisions. The story also helps young readers to build emotional skillfulness, empathy and self-confidence.

For Ages: 4 to 7 years old

(With its language and illustrations and gentle storyline, it’s a perfect fit for preschool through early elementary students.)