My Friend, Loonie

Name: My Friend, Loonie
ISBN: 9781536213935

For a child navigating the complexities of friendship, this tender story explores understanding, acceptance, and the unique bonds we share.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is trying to understand a friend who seems different, distant, or hard to connect with. "My Friend, Loonie" tells the story of a young girl's deep friendship with Loonie, an imaginative and enigmatic friend who sometimes disappears into her own world. The narrator grapples with confusion and a desire to understand, ultimately learning that true friendship is built on acceptance and love, not on having all the answers. This gentle, quiet story validates the complex feelings that can arise in friendships and beautifully models empathy and loyalty for children ages 6 to 9.

Friendship & Loyalty Making Friends Friendship & Social Empathy & Kindness Being Different Loneliness & Belonging Self-Confidence & Identity

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Touches on feelings of loneliness and the confusion of not understanding a friend's behavior.

Sensitive Topics

The central theme is navigating a friendship with someone who may be neurodivergent or dealing with unspoken challenges. This is handled metaphorically through Loonie's "other place". The approach is secular and gentle. Loonie lives in a single-parent household, which is presented as a simple fact of her life. The resolution is deeply hopeful, affirming the strength and validity of their bond.