Want to Play? Kids Talk about Friendliness

Name: Want to Play? Kids Talk about Friendliness
ISBN: 9781404806238

by Pamela Hill Nettleton

For children learning about friendships and social skills, this book provides practical advice on how to be friendly and navigate sticky social situations.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is struggling to make friends, feeling left out, or seems confused by playground social rules. "Want to Play?" uses a clever and accessible advice column format, where fictional 8th graders Frank B. Wize and Tina Truly answer letters from kids about real-life friendship problems. It covers everything from how to join a game to dealing with a bossy friend or handling teasing. By modeling empathy, kindness, and self-confidence, the book gives children concrete, actionable strategies for navigating their social world, making it an excellent tool for opening up conversations about tricky feelings and situations.

Empathy & Kindness Friendship & Loyalty Making Friends Friendship & Social Self-Confidence & Identity School Life Resilience & Perseverance Bullying

What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

Discusses common childhood social challenges like feeling left out, teasing, and arguments.

Sensitive Topics

The book directly addresses social exclusion, teasing, and conflict, which can be seen as light forms of bullying. The approach is secular, practical, and solution-oriented. The resolution for each scenario is hopeful, providing the child with clear, positive steps they can take to improve their situation.