Froggy's Worst Playdate

Name: Froggy's Worst Playdate
ISBN: 9781484449707

Froggy Series of 21

For the child navigating tricky social situations, this book humorously explores a playdate gone wrong, helping little ones understand frustration and friendship.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book after their child has experienced a difficult playdate or is struggling with sharing and social frustration. Froggy is excited for his friend Frogilina to come over, but the playdate goes terribly wrong. Frogilina is bossy, won't share, and accidentally breaks Froggy's favorite toy. The book masterfully captures Froggy's resulting anger and frustration in a way that is both validating and humorous for young children. It's a perfect choice for preschoolers (ages 3 to 6) because it normalizes big, messy feelings about friendship. It provides a gentle model for how to express anger, calm down, and find a path toward reconciliation and forgiveness, all without being preachy.

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What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Focuses on the frustration and anger of a friendship conflict, including yelling and a broken toy.

Sensitive Topics

This book contains no significant sensitive topics. The conflict is a common, low-stakes childhood social scenario (a playdate gone wrong) and is handled in a direct, secular, and reassuring manner. The resolution is entirely hopeful.