About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the delicate balance of a three person friendship or feels intimidated by a sophisticated new peer. At age seven to ten, social circles begin to shift, and this story provides a safe space to explore the messy feelings of jealousy and exclusion. Becky and her two lifelong best friends find their rhythm disrupted by Kyra, a worldly newcomer who seems to have it all, including a basement full of dress up clothes and an intimidating sense of style. Through Becky's eyes, parents can help their children navigate the transition from a comfortable duo or trio to a more complex social group. The story is gentle and realistic, focusing on the internal monologue of a girl trying to stay true to herself while wanting to be liked. It is a perfect choice for normalizing the 'growing pains' of elementary school social dynamics and modeling how to welcome others without losing one's original bonds.
