Pip & Pup

Reach for this book when your child is facing the social jitters of a first playdate or a new classroom environment. Pip and Pup is a masterfully crafted wordless story that captures the delicate dance of making a friend when you do not quite know the rules yet. Through expressive illustrations, children see a tiny chick and a playful puppy navigate moments of curiosity, accidental scares, and eventually, the comfort of companionship. It is an ideal choice for validating the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with new social encounters, providing a safe space to discuss body language and emotional cues without the pressure of complex text. Parents will appreciate how it models resilience and the beauty of finding common ground despite being different.