Dickens & Rumi
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WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM?

Kobi Yamada

Problems can be lessons in disguise. (Ages 4 to 8)

Ages 4+Source checked

Why this age? Simple picture-book text and reassuring emotional themes suit preschool and early elementary readers; the message may be most meaningful with adult discussion. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age4+

Strongest cautions

  • Frightening scenes1/5

Strongest positives

  • Courage & resilience4/5
  • Good role models4/5
  • Positive messages4/5

What’s in it?

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

The 'problem' is personified as a dark, looming cloud which might be slightly unsettling to very young or sensitive readers.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience4/5
Why this rating?

Courage is the central theme of the narrative.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

It encourages curiosity, reframing, and discovering unexpected possibilities within a difficult situation.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

It supports emotional learning and problem-solving rather than teaching a formal academic subject.

Kindness & empathy2/5
Why this rating?

Encourages a kind and patient attitude toward oneself when facing difficulty.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Strong, positive messages about facing fears and looking for opportunities within challenges.

Good role models4/5
Why this rating?

The protagonist provides a great example of self-reflection and personal growth.

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  1. What did courage look like in this story? Was being brave always the same as being fearless?
  2. Which moment felt most tense or frightening? What helped the characters handle fear?
  3. Which choice in WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM? would you have made differently, and why?
  4. Who changed the most in WHAT DO YOU DO WITH A PROBLEM?, and what caused that change?
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