Mango Lion
An everyday character-building series that answers children's 'Why can't I?' questions through stories, helping them understand reasons behind rules and develop healthy habits, manners, and behavior.
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Peach is afraid of scissors and refuses to go to the hair salon. For children with heightened sensory sensitivity, the cold feel or sound of scissors can be frightening. How can adults help a child feel at ease at the salon?
Mango will not put his toys away, no matter how many times he is asked. The book helps children understand why tidying up matters and suggests a more positive way to build the habit.
Mango does not like taking baths. Children may run and play until they are sweaty, yet try to escape when evening bath time comes. Why do children resist taking baths?
Coco dislikes getting dressed and quickly takes clothes off even after putting them on. How can adults help a child become more comfortable with wearing clothes?
Allie wants to stay up late because she wants to keep playing. Children often want more playtime no matter how much they have already played. What can help a child go to bed at a set time?
Mango wants to eat while playing. How can adults help a child build enjoyable, healthy mealtime habits?
Children naturally want to run and jump, just like Allie and Coco, but families also need to consider noise between floors. This story helps children find active ways to play at home without added stress.
Allie and Coco run around the restaurant and sing loudly, embarrassing Mom and Dad. How can children learn restaurant manners and enjoy a calm, comfortable mealtime?
Koori tosses trash wherever he wants. When a child throws trash here and there, how can adults help them learn to put it in the proper place?
Mango teaches Peach and Mom about public manners. When children do not follow rules in public places, they may be treated as unwelcome guests. How can adults explain public manners in a way children can understand?
Allie takes Coco's toy and says that Mom only loves the younger child. How can a child learn to accept a younger sibling and get along?
Allie does not listen carefully to Mom and Dad and says, "No, no," before anything else. How can adults help a child use appropriate words for each situation?
In the story, Allie lies because she is afraid of being scolded, does not want to brush her teeth, or wants to avoid the situation. What can adults do when a child keeps telling lies?
At the supermarket, Mango begs Mom to buy him a transforming robot. Shopping with a child who keeps asking for toys can be difficult. How can shopping with a child become an enjoyable experience?
Allie does not listen to Mom and keeps doing something dangerous. How can adults help a child stop insisting on an unsafe behavior, even when the child wants to continue?
Allie is surprised that Mango seems to know everything. Mango says everything can be found in books. How can adults help a child enjoy reading?
Koori makes promises with friends but does not keep them. How can adults help a child understand what a promise means and why keeping promises matters?
Bami says, "It's mine," "Don't touch it," and "I'm going to play with it," wanting everything for himself. How can adults respond when a child acts this way?
Bami gets irritated with friends and says hurtful things. An everyday story about why kind words matter and how speaking kindly can become a habit.
Allie asks for the smartphone before dinner and again after playing with Dad. How can adults help a child stop looking only for the smartphone?
Allie skips brushing before bed and before kindergarten, and friends tease her about it. A daily-habit story about dental hygiene and healthy brushing routines.
Allie gets a stomachache after eating too much ice cream. When a child knows that ice cream can cause a stomachache but still wants to eat a lot of it, what can adults do?
Allie likes sweet snacks more than meals. When a child wants to eat only snacks instead of proper meals, how can adults help build healthy eating habits?
Mango wants to drink ice water and coffee like Mom and Dad. What can adults do when a child wants to copy grown-up behavior?
Mango does not want to take the cold medicine Mom gives him, so he secretly spits it out. What should adults keep in mind when giving medicine to a child?
Mango and Peach climb onto a windowsill and look outside. Hidden dangers for children can be found throughout the home. How can children stay safe, even at home?
Mango is afraid of shots and tries to avoid vaccination. The story gives families a gentle way to talk about why vaccinations are needed and how to face fear of injections.
Peach says she will not eat because there are no side dishes she likes. How can adults help a child avoid picky eating?
Mango keeps trying to watch TV and sits too close to the screen. How can adults help a child develop healthier TV-viewing habits?
Allie picks her nose, eats the boogers, and eventually gets a nosebleed. A familiar daily-habit story about hygiene and body care.