my kids learned to work together

"My kids now race to finish chores together—this book turned teamwork into a game!" — ★★★★★ Mom of two

about friendship and emotional growth

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “As a parent, I’m always looking for books that encourage kindness and true friendship, and this one hits the mark. Antlers, Dragon, and Rodent are very different but their friendship shines—my child noticed how they listened, made compromises, and stuck with each other. It’s a sweet reminder that even simple daily tasks can build deeper bonds. We both enjoyed the story and talked afterwards about what it means to be a good friend.”

sparking imagination and creativity

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ From a parent about imagination & joy of adventure ★★★★★ “This story is full of joy — the idea of surfing is so exciting for a small child, and pairing that with everyday life (chores etc.) makes it feel relatable. My little one was wide-eyed at the surfing idea and kept asking what kind of waves, how big, etc., which led to fun conversations about ocean, physics of waves, balance — all unprompted! A great mix of adventure, imagination, friendship and practical life lessons.”

From a teacher about using the book in class / STEM tie-ins

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “I used The Adventures of Antlers, Dragon & Rodent in my Kindergarten class and it sparked great discussion: how might chores be like algorithms (following steps), how planning together saves time (efficiency), and how splitting tasks is like dividing up work, a foundation for teamwork in STEM. Kids loved predicting who would finish first, who can help whom, etc. A perfect read-aloud to seed early math / science thinking alongside social skills.”

talks about motivation & time mgmt

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From a parent about motivation + time management ★★★★★ “My 6-year-old often balks at chores, but this story was a game-changer: it shows chores don’t have to defeat your day, and that if you plan and help, you can still have fun. The surfing goal makes the chores feel more purposeful. I love that the book doesn’t sugarcoat that work is involved, but frames it so positively — my kid asked to do chores early so we could 'go surfing' (play) sooner!