> At a Glance
> – A kindergartner in Montclair, New Jersey, wrote a fully illustrated book about a child drinking wine
> – The book, titled “The Kid Who Drank Wine,” includes a beginning, middle, and moral
> – Why it matters: Children absorb everything around them, even adult conversations about wine
Scout Haskel, a 6-year-old girl, surprised her family over the holidays with a handmade book about a child drinking wine. The incident highlights how children absorb everything around them, even adult conversations about wine.
The Book
Scout’s book, “The Kid Who Drank Wine,” tells the story of a child who encounters red wine and does not have a pleasant experience. The book includes a cover, drawings, and a moral.
Family Reaction
Scout’s parents, both comedy writers and producers, found the book hilarious. Her mother, Bethany Hall, shared the story on Instagram, reading the book aloud in a librarian-at-story-hour style. The comments praised the book’s structure and predicted Scout’s future success.
Next Book
The next day, Scout wrote “The Kid Who Drank Coffee,” continuing her series of cautionary tales about beverages.
Key Takeaways
- Scout Haskel wrote a book about a child drinking wine
- The book includes a beginning, middle, and moral
- Her parents are comedy writers and producers
- Scout’s next book is about coffee
- Children absorb everything around them, even adult conversations about wine
