Figuring Life Out: The Impossible Cube

Learning about Conflict Resolution

Danish is so tired of his parents fighting all the time. He wishes they would just stop, or at least fight when he’s not there to hear them. At every opportunity, he retreats into his room, where he tries to improve his speed at solving the Rubik’s cube, his only ‘safe space’ these days. At school, he freezes every time a potential confrontation looms, or runs and hides when conflict stares him in the face. But despite his best efforts, one day, all of this spirals out of control. Danish discovers that conflict cannot be solved by avoiding it.

Figuring Life Out is a book series offering relatable stories that help children to better understand and appreciate themselves while developing positive relationships with others. From an otter going through friendship woes to a group of friends dealing with competition stress, these engaging tales introduce readers to valuable social-emotional skills* such as: Self-awareness, stress management, conflict resolution, responding to bullying and responsible decision-making. 

*These skills tie back to the core social-emotional competencies stated in the Ministry of Education's 21st Century Competencies.