About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is feeling confused or hurt because their best friend's interests are suddenly changing. It tells the story of Dora the rabbit, whose best friend, Ally, suddenly prefers playing with dolls over their usual adventure games. Through Dora's diary entries, the book gently explores the loneliness, jealousy, and self-doubt that can accompany shifting friendships. Perfect for ages 6 to 8, it validates these big feelings in a relatable way and opens a safe conversation about how friendships grow and change.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The core sensitive topic is the pain of a shifting friendship and social exclusion. The approach is metaphorical, using anthropomorphic bunnies, but the emotions are depicted directly and realistically. The resolution is both hopeful and realistic: the friendship is not broken but evolves, teaching that friends can have different interests and still be close. The book has a secular perspective.
