Best of Friends

Name: Best of Friends
ISBN: 9781418977573

For the child navigating the ups and downs of friendship, this book explores the joy and challenges of connecting with others and building strong bonds.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is navigating the painful feelings of jealousy or exclusion within a close friendship. This story explores what happens when a solid duo of best friends is disrupted by the arrival of a new child, leading to feelings of loneliness and conflict. It gently validates the big emotions that come with changing social dynamics and models how communication, empathy, and resilience can help repair hurt feelings. For children ages 6 to 9, it's a perfect tool for normalizing friendship struggles and opening a conversation about how to be a good friend, even when it's hard.

Friendship & Loyalty Friendship & Social Empathy & Kindness Making Friends School Life Resilience & Perseverance

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Depicts realistic friendship conflict, including temporary loneliness and hurt feelings.

Sensitive Topics

The core of the book deals with social conflict, jealousy, and the feeling of being left out. The approach is direct, realistic, and secular, set within a typical school environment. It does not shy away from the characters' hurt feelings. The resolution is hopeful and constructive, focusing on emotional intelligence and direct communication to solve the problem.