Karen's New Friend

Name: Karen's New Friend
ISBN: 9781338056464

Baby-Sitters Little Sister Series · Book 36 of 19

For the child navigating the excitement and occasional jealousy of making a new best friend and sharing their time with others.

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About This Book

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the tricky social waters of a new friendship or feeling the sting of being 'replaced' by a peer. It is an ideal choice for the early elementary reader who is starting to experience the complexities of best friend dynamics, specifically the jealousy that can arise when a new person enters an established social circle. In this story, Karen Brewer meets a new friend named Addie and is thrilled, but she quickly realizes that balancing old friends with new ones is harder than it looks. The book explores the nuances of loyalty and the fear of being left out in a way that is gentle and highly relatable. Parents will appreciate how it models open communication and the realization that a heart can always grow to include more people.

Friendship & Loyalty Making Friends Friendship & Social Family & Siblings Jealousy & Comparison Being Left Out Loneliness & Belonging Blended Family

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Brief feelings of loneliness and being left out.

Sensitive Topics

The book touches upon Karen's life in a blended family (living between 'big house' and 'little house'), which is handled with a realistic and secular approach. The resolution is hopeful and practical, focusing on social problem-solving.