The Impossible Cube

Learn about conflict resolution in The Impossible Cube! The Figuring Life Out series teaches children social-emotional skills through relatable stories.

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.

About the Author
Born and raised in Singapore, Lyn Kang has also lived in the UK and the US. A worker bee in the office hive on weekdays and a sloth-wannabe on weekends, Lyn is a mother of two who also delights in singing (too loudly most of the time). She is the author of three books in "Figuring Life Out", her debut children's book series. She reviews books she enjoys @bluebottlebooks.