Lissy's Friends

Reach for this book when your child is facing a major transition, like starting a new school, or if they struggle with social anxiety and making the first move in a group. Lissy is a quiet, creative girl who finds herself alone during recess. Instead of giving up, she uses her talent for origami to build a paper world that keeps her company. This gentle story validates the loneliness of being the new kid while showing how a child's unique internal gifts can eventually lead to external connections. It is a perfect choice for preschool and early elementary children who need to see that being shy is okay and that their interests are bridges to finding their 'flock.' Parents will appreciate the way it models self-reliance and the eventual, organic transition from solitary play to shared friendship.