About This Book
Reach for this book when your child comes home from school feeling excluded or when you notice a friendship group starting to become a closed clique. It provides a gentle but firm look at the social dynamics of young children, specifically focusing on the allure of being in a special club and the unintended hurt that exclusivity causes others. The story follows Katie Fry as she navigates the excitement of a new club and the eventual realization that the best groups are the ones that welcome everyone. It is an ideal choice for 5 to 7 year olds who are transitioning from parallel play to more complex, sometimes exclusionary, social structures. Parents will appreciate how it models empathy and fairness without being overly preachy, offering a clear roadmap for how to pivot from a closed group to an inclusive community.
