Sometimey Friend

Reach for this book when your child is navigating the social growing pains of a new environment or struggling with a friend who is only kind when it suits them. Eleven year old Sylvia has moved to a new town and is desperate for connection, leading her to overlook the red flags in a fickle peer. Through the steady, traditional wisdom of her Great-Grandma, Sylvia learns to distinguish between people who provide temporary company and those who offer genuine loyalty. This story is ideal for ages 8 to 12, offering a realistic look at how family roots and intergenerational bonds can provide the security needed to build healthy outside friendships. It is a gentle, grounded choice for helping children define their own worth outside of school popularity.