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Perri's Pencil Problem
Paperback
Publisher Price: $12.99
Publisher: Butterscotch Tape
Published: Apr 26 2026
Pages: 32
Weight: 0.22
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Perri loves school, especially reading and laughing with her friends. But one day, something unexpected happens. When a classmate begins to poke pencils into Perri's big, beautiful afro, everyone laughs. Everyone except Perri.
Uh-oh. Perri has a pencil problem.
Her stomach twists, her smile fades, and a quiet question rises inside her: What should she do?
Join Perri on a heartfelt journey about friendship, respect, and learning to say, That's not okay.
This story helps children ages 6-9 explore:
- Standing up for themselves
- Understanding boundaries
- Respecting differences
- Navigating tricky friendship moments
Perfect for families, classrooms, and conversations about kindness, confidence, and self-respect, Perri's story reminds young readers that being brave starts with using your voice.
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