Making a Friend

Name: Making a Friend
ISBN: 9781416989981

For the child who experiences loneliness or struggles to connect in a new place, this gentle chapter book explores the power of imagination and finding connection in unexpected ways.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is feeling lonely after a move or during a transition, and struggling to articulate their feelings about making new friends. It tells the story of a boy who, feeling isolated, literally builds a friend out of snow. This snow friend is a perfect, silent companion through the winter. The book gently explores the power of imagination to combat loneliness. When spring comes and the friend melts, the boy uses the patience and creativity he practiced to connect with a real child. Appropriate for ages 6 to 9, this poetic and quiet book validates a child's inner world and shows how imaginative play can be a bridge to real world connection, making it a comforting choice for sensitive children.

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What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Focuses on a child's loneliness and the gentle, sad melting of an imaginary snow friend.

Sensitive Topics

The book deals with loneliness and the metaphorical loss of a friend. The approach is gentle, quiet, and secular. The loss of the snow friend is portrayed not as a tragedy, but as a natural transition that paves the way for new growth. The resolution is deeply hopeful and empowering, suggesting that the skills of friendship can be practiced and learned.