Follow My Lead

Name: Follow My Lead
ISBN: 9780590536684

by Patricia Beatty, Sally Abbey, Lynne Pointer

For children learning to navigate social dynamics and understand the give-and-take of leadership, this chapter book explores finding your own way and working with others.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling to balance being a leader with being a good friend. This early chapter book explores the challenges of a young girl trying to lead a group project at school. She learns that true leadership isn't about being bossy, but about listening, collaborating, and valuing everyone's ideas. It gently tackles themes of self-confidence, teamwork, and peer pressure in a way that is perfect for readers aged 7 to 10. The story provides a relatable model for navigating group dynamics and opens up a conversation about finding your own voice while still being a part of a team.

Self-Confidence & Identity School Life Friendship & Social Friendship & Loyalty Making Friends Teamwork & Collaboration Growing Up Family & Siblings

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Characters have a realistic argument and experience hurt feelings, but resolve it by the end.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with very common and mild peer conflict. There are no significant sensitive topics like death, divorce, or violence. The approach to friendship struggles is direct, secular, and realistic for a school setting. The resolution is hopeful and focuses on positive social emotional learning.