About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is preparing to meet a pen pal or a long-distance friend for the first time, especially if they are feeling nervous about whether they will actually get along in person. It is a perfect choice for children who worry that their own quirks or 'clumsiness' might make them hard to like. The story follows Nancy and her pen pal Ally as they transition from letters to a face-to-face visit. While they appear to be opposites, Ally's accident-prone nature and Nancy's welcoming spirit create a bond that goes beyond friendship. This gentle tale explores the joy of finding a 'soul sister' in a stranger. It is developmentally ideal for children ages 4 to 8 who are beginning to navigate more complex social dynamics and the vulnerability of new connections.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and lighthearted. It touches on the anxiety of meeting new people and the fear of social rejection, but does so in a very safe, hopeful, and realistic manner. There are no heavy traumas, only the 'micro-traumas' of childhood clumsiness.
