There are a few reasons I liked this book. The engaging writing takes us through the troubles of Stamper, an uncharacteristically kind mule. I liked that the plot takes us through the school day full of tests where Stamper is being tasked to be stubborn and mean to others, yet he cannot seem to follow through. Stamper questions why he's not allowed to be nice and do what he's told. His teacher, Mrs. Kick, replies "Nobody else's idea is good..." which leads Stamper to feel defeated and confused. The book is relatable for children who are facing moral dilemmas, and I think that the engaging characters do a great job of representing all of a child's options in making those decisions. The central message of this story is brought forth when Stamper's decisions to be nice put him in a position to become a hero. This book allows children to see that making good choices and being nice to others is always the right decision.

This is a cute story about a mule who does not want to be stubborn, he wants to be helpful. All the other mules make fun of him until one day he saves all of them because he is not being stubborn.