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“Each time a girl approached the table, Mortimer would smile. Like this: And each time the girl would shriek and run away.” quote by Kelly DiPucchio
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““Each time a girl approached the table, Mortimer would smile. Like this: And each time the girl would shriek and run away.””

Kelly DiPucchio

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Source Children’s Book: “Mortimer’s Table”, Kelly DiPucchio, 2015

Each girl’s approach causes Mortimer to smile, but the girls react with shrieks and flee, highlighting fear of interaction.

In simple terms: Girls fear Mortimer’s attention.

Key Takeaway

Address social anxiety in children.

Themes

children social anxiety interaction

Mood

concerned thoughtful

Type

educational observational

When to use this quote

  • classroom activities
  • parent‑child discussions
  • role‑play games
  • school counseling

Key Concepts

developmental psychology fear response

Questions to Reflect On

  • Why do some children fear friendly gestures?
  • How can we teach comfortable social cues?
A Different Perspective

Not all children react similarly.

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