Let’s Play! A Book About Making Friends

A parent should reach for this book when their child is feeling shy on the playground or expresses anxiety about joining in with other kids. "Let’s Play!" gently walks through the internal feelings of several children who want to connect but don't know how. It masterfully breaks down the act of making a friend into small, achievable steps like making eye contact, offering a toy, or asking a simple question. This book is a warm and practical guide for children aged 5 to 7, normalizing the fear of rejection and modeling the quiet bravery it takes to initiate play. It's an excellent tool for opening a conversation and equipping a child with concrete social strategies before school, a party, or a trip to the park.