Gobbo the Great

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the tricky dynamics of a group of friends or struggling to find their voice within a team. It is a perfect choice for the child who loves to lead but needs to learn the value of listening, or for the quieter child who is looking for a way to contribute their unique talents to a shared goal. The story follows a group of school friends who decide to put on a puppet show featuring the titular character, Gobbo the Great. As they work together, they encounter the natural friction of creative differences, the stress of performance, and the ultimate reward of a job well done. Through humor and relatable schoolyard scenarios, the book explores themes of loyalty, shared responsibility, and the messy but rewarding process of collaboration. It is ideally suited for children ages 7 to 10 who are developing their social independence and learning how to balance individual ego with group harmony. You might choose this book to help validate your child's social frustrations while modeling positive ways to resolve peer conflict.