Coming Soon · 5 Degrees Publishing
Five Tiny Turns: Little Choices, Big Changes
Written by Deren Wilder for Elementary-Age Children, Families, Teachers, Counselors, and Classrooms.
The story
Courage and friendship can begin with one tiny turn.
Riley, a young raccoon, meets Pip, a porcupine and the new student at Fernwood Elementary. The story shows how one small intentional choice can make room for friendship, courage, empathy, and belonging.
Making a new friend
Courage
Belonging
Empathy
Small intentional choices
Social-emotional learning
Classroom discussion
Free companion activity
Your Next Tiny Turn
Five short, five-minute situations for children to practice each tiny turn with Riley and Pip — then print a Tiny Turns Explorer certificate.
Start the activityClassroom and family use
A story designed to continue after the last page.
Five Tiny Turns: Little Choices, Big Changes is intended to support read-aloud conversations, classroom discussion, family reflection, and age-appropriate conversations about welcoming someone new.
Request Bulk PricingConversation after the story
- What did Riley notice about Pip?
- Which small choice required courage?
- What helps a new person feel that they belong?
- What tiny turn could you make for someone today?
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Deciding begins the change. The next meaningful choice gives it direction.
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