About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with 'three-way friendship' friction or feeling replaced by a new playmate. It follows Rabbit as he visits his best friend Robot, only to find Robot already playing with a new friend named Ribbit. Through humorous misunderstandings and a bit of jealousy, the story explores the complex emotions that surface when a dyad becomes a triad. Cece Bell uses a lighthearted, episodic structure to validate the very real sting of being the 'odd one out.' It is an ideal pick for early elementary children who are beginning to navigate more complex social circles, offering a gentle roadmap for how to handle envy and find common ground through teamwork. Parents will appreciate how it models apologies and the realization that liking new people doesn't mean forgetting old friends.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book handles social exclusion and jealousy through a secular, metaphorical lens. There are no heavy traumas, just the realistic social 'growing pains' of childhood. The resolution is hopeful and practical, showing that friendship isn't a zero-sum game.
