In Stanky & Cece: Out of Control, Stanky & Cece are eager to join their friends at the river for a day of fun. Unfortunately, things get out of control when Stanky makes a decision that would make Cece happy--but he knows isn't right for him. Ultimately, Stanky & Cece learn valuable lessons about responsibility, friendships, and self-confidence. Adventures can be fun and safe--when we make choices that honor ourselves and our values. Co-authors Chad Hanstedt and Kathy Sparrow team with Illustrators Jacob Gray and James Koenig to share the adventures and valuable lessons of responsibility, friendships, self-confidence, and right action. Stanky & Cece: Out of Control is a wonderful way to introduce kids ages 3-8 to embracing adventure, exploring nature, being responsible for their actions, and making amends. This engaging book:encourages children to look for opportunities to make the right choices affirms that everyone makes mistakes teaches children that mistakes can be forgiven appeals to kids' enjoyment of animals, trucks, and nature can be read aloud for story time or enjoyed as an independent read