New Girl

Name: New Girl
ISBN: 9781409505563

For children navigating the jitters of being the new kid, this story tenderly explores finding your place and making friends in a new environment.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their child is facing the anxiety of starting a new school or struggling to find their place in a group. It gently validates the common fears of being the new kid: feeling invisible, worrying about what to say, and navigating the confusing world of cliques and friendships. The story follows Emily as she moves to a new city and must start over. It realistically portrays her loneliness and the tentative steps she takes to connect with others. Perfect for early chapter book readers, this story provides comfort and normalizes the emotional rollercoaster of making new friends, reassuring children that they are not alone in their feelings.

Loneliness & Belonging New School Making Friends School Life Friendship & Social Self-Confidence & Identity Moving Friendship & Loyalty

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Focuses on the main character's loneliness and anxiety about not having friends.

Sensitive Topics

The core topic is social anxiety and the loneliness associated with being new. The book's approach is direct, focusing on the main character's internal thoughts and worries. The context is secular. The resolution is hopeful and realistic: friendship takes time and effort, but belonging is possible.