Capable Cockroach

Something being easy to borrow does not make it ours to take. In this story, Cockroach learns why asking first matters — even when the thing we want seems small.

Sometimes wanting something to be perfect can make it hard to finish at all. In this story, Cockroach gets caught between making his drawing better and allowing it to simply be good enough.

Being brave does not always mean doing the whole scary thing at once. In this story, Cockroach discovers how one small step can be enough to begin moving toward something that feels difficult.

Saying sorry matters, but sometimes it is only the first step. In this story, Cockroach discovers that repairing a hurt relationship can take more than the right words.

Losing can sting, especially when you really wanted to win. In this story, Cockroach faces the disappointment of a game that did not go his way and figures out what comes after the final score.

Sometimes we know that something is happening inside us before we know what to call it. In this story, Cockroach slows down, notices the clues, and begins to find words for a feeling that was difficult to name.

Being angry is not the same thing as doing something hurtful. In this story, Cockroach begins to separate what he is allowed to feel from what he chooses to do with that feeling.

Being kind does not mean saying yes to everything. In this story, Cockroach explores how caring about others and having boundaries can exist at the same time.

Getting ready can feel finished before everything is actually where it needs to be. In this story, Cockroach discovers why taking a moment to check his things can save quite a bit of trouble later.

Sometimes a request comes wrapped in a test of friendship. In this story, Cockroach begins to notice the difference between choosing to be kind and feeling pressured to prove that he is a good friend.