Angel really wants her big brother, Joe, to play with her. But Joe has his own plans.
When Joe won't play with her, Angel is sad.
What do you think Angel will do?
 
Percie, Emo, and Can-do will help you think about the story. Click on them to get to know them.
 

Terry's Tips

By associating their own lives with those of the characters, children learn how to cope with personal challenges. In Book Builder, the animated coaches can help. Here, the coaches explain what the characters are thinking and feeling, and model effective coping skills.

Draw children's attention to the sibling relationship between the dogs. Ask questions such as, "Which dog do you think is older?" "Do you have a brother or sister?" "What happens when you and your sibling want to do different things?" 

Social competence can be modeled and taught through stories, as shown in this article by Robert Selman: Linking Literacy to Living.