What Do You Think, Katie?

Name: What Do You Think, Katie?
ISBN: 9781479519262

For the child learning to confidently share their unique ideas, this book gently explores finding your voice and expressing opinions, even if they differ from friends.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when their child is hesitant to share their own opinions or tends to go along with the crowd to avoid conflict. 'What Do You Think, Katie?' follows a young girl who loves her friends but has different ideas than they do when it comes to planning a class party. She struggles internally with whether to speak up or just agree with everyone else. The story gently models the process of finding your voice and valuing your own unique perspective. It normalizes the feeling of social anxiety around disagreement and provides a positive, reassuring outcome. For children aged 6 to 8 who are navigating the complexities of friendship, this book is an excellent tool for starting conversations about self-confidence, honesty, and how differences can make friendships even better.

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What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

None. The conflict is entirely low-stakes, revolving around differing opinions on party themes. It is handled with gentle realism and resolves positively.

Ideal Reader

This book is perfect for a quiet, observant, or people-pleasing child aged 6 to 8. It's for the child who often says 'I don't know' or 'whatever you want' when asked for their opinion, not out of apathy, but out of a fear of causing friction or being seen as different.