Chopsticks

Reach for this book when your child is struggling with separation anxiety, or when a pair of siblings or best friends seem unable to function without one another. Through a clever anthropomorphic lens, this story follows a pair of chopsticks who have always done everything together until one of them is sidelined by an injury. It provides a gentle, humorous way to discuss the necessity of individual growth and the idea that being apart for a while can actually make a friendship stronger. This book is ideal for children ages 4 to 8 who are navigating new levels of independence, such as starting school or joining separate extracurricular activities. It offers a reassuring message that finding your own rhythm does not mean losing your best friend.