Rebecca Shook
Special Needs Resources Librarian
Westlake Porter Public Library

Understanding that it is important to remember and follow all sorts of rules in social situations, both at school and at home, can be a difficult task for any child. “Why Do I Have To? A book for Children Who Find Themselves Frustrated by Everyday Rules” by Laurie Leventhal-Belfer offers a look at why rules exist and how following them ultimately helps the child succeed. Leventhal-Belfer attempts to answer questions such as why kids play games the wrong way or why you can’t always talk about what you like. She illustrates this through short essays, suggestions and tips. Meant for both parents and children, this book would be a good resource to use when needing to explain the “why” behind seemingly arbitrary rules. See the collection by searching “Connecting for Kids” in our catalog at www.westlakelibrary.org.