About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with feelings of possessiveness or jealousy within a friend group, particularly regarding a shared hobby. While it is centered on the Pony Care program, the core of the story addresses the common childhood friction that occurs when two friends feel a proprietary connection to the same thing, whether that is a toy, a spot on a team, or a favorite animal. It is a gentle, realistic look at how competition can shadow even the best friendships. In this installment of the Pony Pals series, Pam, Anna, and Lulu must navigate their differences when they begin working with a specific pony. The book models how to communicate through hurt feelings and find common ground. It is an ideal choice for elementary aged readers who are transitioning into longer chapter books and are starting to experience the more complex social dynamics of group projects and shared responsibilities. Parents will appreciate the way it validates a child's desire for 'exclusive' ownership while ultimately rewarding cooperation.
