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by Alicia Carbo-Guha (Author)
Buku, the cheerful robot, takes his three friends on a magical trip to a faraway planet to help them discover what rules are, how they're made, and why some don't work.
"Why do we need so many rules?" Oli and Samu complain about rules all the time. Malena, who knows rules matter, wishes their friend Buku could come and help them.
Buku, who hears everything, comes to the rescue. With a flash and a whirr, he takes the children on a spectacular journey through the stars to the Curious Planet of Rules. There, they meet the giant-heads and the pin-heads, explore their strange lands, and their peculiar views on rules.
As they hike across this funny and extraordinary planet, Malena, Oli, and Samu begin to understand why rules and manners matter and learn:
- what rules are and why we have them at home, at school, and in the community
- how fair rules help keep everyone safe, respected, and included
- that rules are not perfect and can be questioned and improved
- that creating useful rules is not easy-we need to listen, share ideas, and come to agreements with others.
With funny moments, thought-provoking ideas, and bright illustrations, The Curious Planet of Rules turns big questions about rules into a magical story kids will enjoy and talk about.
Perfect for:
- Kids ages 6-9 who constantly ask, "Why do we need this rule?"
- Early independent readers who are ready for more developed picture book stories and enjoy reading alone or with an adult
- Families who want to talk about house rules, fairness, and responsibility
- Grades 1-3 classroom and library read-alouds about rules and expectations
- Social-emotional learning around self-control, respect, empathy, and making good choices
Special features of the Adventures with Buku series:
- Each book includes a free downloadable interactive coloring book based on the story, so kids can answer questions or let their imagination create their own adventure.
- The Curious Planet of Rules invites open discussions, helping children share their opinions, ask questions, and reflect on the rules and routines they live with at home and at school.
Kids who enjoy adventures about fairness, choices, and safety will love joining Buku, Malena, Oli, and Samu on this journey to the Curious Planet of Rules and discovering why rules matter at home, at school, and everywhere.
