About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the shifting dynamics of a close-knit friend group or feeling the frustration of being sidelined by a common childhood illness. It is a gentle, episodic collection that follows second graders Leo, Zack, and Emmie through the rhythms of a school year, from the excitement of winter play to the quiet boredom of recovering from chicken pox. It perfectly captures the small but significant social hurdles of primary school life. Through these stories, children see modeled the importance of loyalty, the way friendships can stretch to include new people, and how to handle the inevitable moments of jealousy or exclusion. Written for the 6 to 8 age range, it serves as a comforting mirror for a child's own daily experiences, validating their feelings while showing that even 'itchy' or difficult days are easier with friends by your side.
