Families who loved Strawberry's New Friend by Pippa Le Quesne often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with the sting of a best friend making a new friend or spending time with someone else. It is a gentle guide for the child who feels left behind, helping them understand that friendship is not a finite resource and that their bond remains special even when it is shared. Set in the whimsical world of Flower Fairies, the story follows Strawberry as he navigates feelings of jealousy and loneliness when his friend Blackberry bonds with someone new. It is perfectly suited for children ages 5 to 8 who are moving from parallel play into more complex social dynamics. This book is a helpful tool for parents looking to normalize the common ache of feeling second best and to model how to move through envy with kindness.