About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling to navigate social cues, frequently interrupts others, or seems frustrated when friends don't follow their lead. It is an essential tool for the child who is still learning that friendship is a two-way street requiring active engagement rather than just proximity. Through relatable scenarios, the book explores the mechanics of active listening, such as making eye contact, waiting for a turn to speak, and showing empathy through body language. It emphasizes that being a good friend involves more than just talking: it requires holding space for others. This title is highly appropriate for the 5 to 8 age range, offering a gentle but clear roadmap for building trust and lasting social connections at school and home.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is entirely secular and grounded in social-emotional learning. It does not deal with heavy trauma, focusing instead on the common social friction of childhood such as feeling ignored or misunderstood.
Ideal Reader
An impulsive 6-year-old who loves to talk but often finds themselves in 'friendship trouble' because they miss what others are saying or doing.
