Be My Friend

Reach for this book when your child is entering a new social environment, such as a new preschool or a playgroup, and needs a gentle blueprint for how to welcome others. It serves as a comforting tool for children who may feel protective of their current friendships or hesitant about meeting someone new. By following Peter Rabbit's lead, children see that expanding a circle of friends does not mean losing old ones, but rather gaining new teammates. In this adventure, based on the animated series, Peter and his friends encounter a new face in the woods. The story explores themes of hospitality, teamwork, and the courage it takes to trust someone you do not know yet. It is perfectly paced for the 3 to 5 year old attention span, using familiar characters to model positive social behavior. Parents will appreciate how the story transforms the potentially scary 'unknown' of a stranger into the exciting possibility of a new friend and ally.