The Curious Planet of Rules

<p><strong>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.</strong></p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>As they hike across this funny and extraordinary planet Malena Oli and Samu begin to understand why rules and manners matter and learn:</p><ul><li>what rules are and why we have them at home at school and in the community</li><li>how fair rules help keep everyone safe respected and included</li><li>that rules are not perfect and can be questioned and improved</li><li>that creating useful rules is not easy-we need to listen share ideas and come to agreements with others.</li></ul><p></p><p>With funny moments thought-provoking ideas and bright illustrations <em>The Curious Planet of Rules</em> turns big questions about rules into a magical story kids will enjoy and talk about.</p><p></p><p><strong>Perfect for:</strong></p><ul><li>Kids ages 6-9 who constantly ask Why do we need this rule?</li><li>Early independent readers who are ready for more developed picture book stories and enjoy reading alone or with an adult</li><li>Families who want to talk about house rules fairness and responsibility</li><li>Grades 1-3 classroom and library read-alouds about rules and expectations</li><li>Social-emotional learning around self-control respect empathy and making good choices</li></ul><p></p><p><strong>Special features of the Adventures with Buku series:</strong></p><ul><li>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.</li><li><em>The Curious Planet of Rules</em> 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.</li></ul><p></p><p>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.</p>