About This Book
A parent would reach for this book when their child is navigating the tricky social dynamics of a first 'best friendship,' especially the jealousy and hurt feelings that arise when a third friend enters the picture. This early chapter book follows best buds Lily and Daisy, whose perfect two-person club is disrupted by a new girl, Francine. The story gently explores Lily’s feelings of being left out and how the friends learn to communicate and expand their circle. With its humor, relatable conflict, and supportive resolution, it's an excellent choice for a 6 to 8-year-old. It validates a child's big emotions and models a positive path toward resolving friendship problems.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book deals with common social conflict (jealousy, exclusion) in a very gentle, direct, and secular way. The resolution is entirely hopeful and models positive conflict resolution skills like communication and apology.
Ideal Reader
A 6- or 7-year-old who is deeply invested in their primary friendship and is experiencing jealousy for the first time. This child may have come home from school upset that their "best friend" played with someone else at recess and needs language to understand their possessive feelings and a model for how to navigate them.
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