The Sorry Plane

Children’s Book by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

When Molly accidentally breaks a balloon she and her sister Lucy have found, Lucy demands an apology. But, as Molly describes in fanciful, imaginative scenarios, her sorries are all gone: hiding under the bed, down the sink, off to Paris on the Sorry Plane.

 As their mother explains, we can’t say sorry if we don’t have any sorries in us. But when our sorries return, as Molly’s eventually do, we can give them to others.

Brilliantly illustrated with captivating images by artist Zoe Si, The Sorry Plane carries a profound message about the importance of connecting with our authentic emotions. It highlights how a good sorry is one that you mean from the heart and how we adults can preserve a child’s caring spirit.

The Sorry Plane bears the Neufeld Institute Recommended seal which highlights children’s literature that is congruent with developmental science as well as with the relational-developmental approach articulated by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, PhD.

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Reviews & Testimonials

"A simple yet powerful message of faith in the developmental process and in the virtue of patience to allow Nature to do its wonderful work with our children."
- Gordon Neufeld, PhD, Founder, Neufeld Institute and Co-author, Hold On To Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers.

"It is my hope that The Sorry Plane lands in every home with children as it delivers such insight into the value and importance of giving and receiving a heartfelt sorry when the time is right."
- Bridgett Miller, author, What Young Children Need You to Know and Early Childhood Educator

"Deborah has a beautiful way of translating a child's thoughts and emotions in a kind, generous, and nurturing way. Sometimes saying sorry is hard. It challenges us to admit we made a mistake, had an accident, or maybe even did something wrong. Giving children the space and grace to come to their own sorry ensures that the child doesn't feel the pain of vulnerability or shame. The Sorry Plane is perfectly sweet and has a way of teaching that sometimes it takes time to find our sorries. We can all learn from this!"
- Traci Costa, CEO and Founder, Peekaboo Beans

"The Sorry Plane so eloquently shows us why it is important to give children lots of time to process all of their emotions. When Molly's "sorry" came back, it was heartfelt and authentic!"
- Eva de Gosztonyi, Psychologist

"This is a beautifully illustrated story that will soften the hearts of children and help them find their true feelings. All teachers and parents should read this book to their students or children."
- David McFall, Elementary School Principal