Rosie the Respectful Raccoon
Rosie the Respectful Raccoon
Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids
By Jessica Schoettle
Rosie is a curious raccoon who loves to explore, play with friends, and discover new adventures. She is clever, energetic, and always excited to join in the fun.
But sometimes, Rosie forgets to ask before jumping into games or grabbing toys. Her excitement causes her to interrupt or move too quickly, and she begins to notice that her friends feel upset or left out. Rosie feels confused because she never meant to hurt anyone’s feelings — she just wanted to play.
With gentle guidance from a calm and caring friend, Rosie learns that respect means noticing others, asking before joining, and waiting for an answer. As Rosie practices slowing down, listening, and showing care for her friends’ feelings, she discovers that respect helps friendships feel safe, happy, and inclusive.
This meaningful story helps children learn:
• The importance of asking before joining activities or using shared items
• How respect helps friendships grow stronger
• Social awareness and empathy skills
• Listening and waiting as important friendship tools
• Emotional understanding through relatable storytelling
• Positive communication and healthy relationship skills
Rosie the Respectful Raccoon is part of Big Feelings, Brave Hearts — An Alphabet Collection for Kids, a heart-centered series designed to introduce children to emotions, character strengths, and social-emotional skills through lovable animal characters and developmentally appropriate storytelling.
Each book in the series encourages meaningful conversations between children, parents, caregivers, and educators while supporting emotional growth for children ages 2–6.
Perfect for:
Bedtime reading
Preschool and early elementary social-emotional learning lessons
Speech and emotional development support
Classroom read-alouds
Gifts for toddlers and young children
Parents and educators teaching respect, empathy, and inclusive play
Help your child discover that asking, listening, and waiting are powerful ways to show kindness and respect.
Rosie is ready to show them how.