Charlie and The mirror

Charlie has a job to do: wipe a stubborn toothpaste splodge off his mirror. He wants to see his smile, and he’s sure one swoosh will do the trick. But the splodge spreads, his reflection turns cloudy, and Charlie’s words about himself grow unkind. Suddenly, a little bathroom chore feels much bigger. Can Charlie find a kinder way to keep trying when things don’t go as planned?

With a ridiculous moustache, busy fingers, and a washcloth that won’t cooperate, Charlie discovers how it feels to speak to himself the way he would speak to a friend. His small, practical change of approach makes this warm picture-book story a gentle introduction to self-kindness, learning, and trying again. Playful expressions and lively read-aloud moments invite preschoolers to cheer Charlie on—and to think about the words they use with themselves.