Get Off My Lawn — Michael Garland

Oh no, the neighborhood kids are picking all the flowers in Mr. Smith’s colorful garden! Mr. Smith is the green thumb of the neighborhood, and his colorful garden and perfectly manicured lawn are his pride and joy. So when he eyes the neighborhood kids traipsing through his yard and trampling his flowers, he roars, GET OFF MY LAWN! The scolding sends all the kids sprinting home and blaming mean Mr. Smith for ruining their fun. But one mom knows where the blame really belongs and helps the children understand why they need to make amends for their damaging and disrespectful behavior. This heartwarming story written by New York Times best-selling author and illustrator Michael Garland uses evocative illustrations and crisp writing to introduce young and beginning readers to the skills of asking permission and making an apology. Get Off My Lawn is written for kids ages 2 to 8 and includes tips for parents, and caregivers on how to help kids better understand how their behaviors can affect those around them.