As many of us know, asking your child to clean their room is not one of their favorite activities. Many kids love their collections and don’t seem to care about living in a mess. As parents we can get frustrated, and we are always looking for new and creative ways to explain why keeping a room tidy is important. The book, Cami Kangaroo Has Too Much Stuff by Stacy C. Bauer is a terrific way to introduce organizing skills in a fun and friendly way. Creatively illustrated by Rebecca Sinclair, children ages 4-8 will definitely relate to Cami and her dilemma.
Cami collects many “treasures.” Rocks, shells, feathers, and of course a multitude of toys. When her mom asks her to clean her room before her cousins party, Cami gets easily distracted. She then remembers she needs to return her cousins stuffed puppy, but alas, due to the clutter the stuffed animal is nowhere to be found. Her Dad comes to the rescue and together they organize her room. In the end, we find that the whole family could use more organization. What a great way to let children know that even parents can finding organizing challenging!
The book is the second in a series by Ms. Bauer. Her first book, Cami Kangaroo Has Too Many Sweets, is a lesson in honesty and self-control. If you are home-bound and looking for activities to do with your children, what could be better than reading!
We highly recommend this book to teach your children in a fun amusing way the benefits of de-cluttering and organizing.
