What School Should’ve Taught Us

Most schools teach reading, writing, and arithmetic but what about the skills that truly shape who we become? What School Should’ve Taught Us is a heartwarming, empowering collection of short stories that fill the gap traditional education leaves behind. With relatable animal characters and imaginative adventures, this book guides children through essential life lessons like handling emotions, speaking up with kindness, embracing differences, and learning from mistakes.Written with warmth and humor, each chapter tackles a real-life challenge from managing anger and facing fears to understanding money and saying sorry with language kids can grasp and grown-ups can use as a teaching tool. This book isn’t just a fun read it’s a powerful conversation starter between children and caregivers, building emotional intelligence, confidence, and empathy with every turn of the page.Key Features:10 beautifully written, illustrated chapters with engaging characters and moral lessonsGrown-up tips at the end of each chapter to encourage meaningful discussionsActivities and reflection prompts to help children apply lessons to real lifeThemes include emotional regulation, financial literacy, communication skills, self-acceptance, and resilienceIdeal for ages 6–15, but meaningful for readers of all agesPerfect for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone invested in raising emotionally strong kidsThis is more than just a children’s book it’s a toolkit for life. Whether you’re reading it aloud at bedtime or using it in the classroom, What School Should’ve Taught Us will spark important conversations, nurture inner strength, and help kids grow into compassionate, capable humans one powerful lesson at a time.