Play-by-play

This chapter book sensitively portrays the common experience of changing friendships in elementary school. Jeremy and Lloyd's bond is tested when Lloyd's newfound competitiveness in soccer strains their relationship. The narrative explores the emotional complexities of navigating evolving interests and the challenges of maintaining friendship amidst competition. It's a gentle, realistic story that can help children understand and process similar shifts in their own social circles. Parents might reach for this when their child is struggling with a friend's changing behavior or intense competitiveness, offering a relatable scenario for discussion. Younger readers might focus on the soccer aspect, while older elementary children will grasp the nuances of the friendship dynamics.