Katie Woo and friends

Name: Katie Woo and friends
ISBN: 9781404879096

For children navigating the ups and downs of growing up, this collection explores friendship, adapting to change, and everyday adventures with humor and heart.

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About This Book

Parents can reach for this book when their child is navigating the small but significant hurdles of early childhood, like bossiness, losing a pet, or first-time jitters. This collection features four stories about Katie Woo, a funny and relatable girl, as she learns to be a better friend, faces her fear of a loose tooth, grieves her pet goldfish, and braves her first camping trip. The book gently validates common childhood feelings, from frustration to sadness, making it perfect for kids aged 5 to 8. Its simple language and short story format make it an accessible tool for starting conversations about emotional resilience and empathy.

Friendship & Loyalty Moving Losing a Tooth Going to Camp Friendship & Social Humor Resilience & Perseverance Making Friends

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

A beloved pet goldfish dies. The book handles the resulting grief in a gentle and supportive way.

Sensitive Topics

The story 'Goodbye to Goldie' deals directly with the death of a pet. The approach is secular, gentle, and emotionally direct. Katie's sadness is validated by her parents, and they help her process her grief through a positive, ritualized act of remembrance (a funeral). The resolution is hopeful, focusing on happy memories.