Yo! Yes?

Reach for this book when your child is facing the daunting task of entering a new social environment or expresses feeling like they have no one to play with. It is an essential choice for children who are naturally shy or those who need a gentle nudge to realize that initiating a friendship does not require complex speeches, just the courage to say hello. Through minimalist text and expressive illustrations, Chris Raschka captures the moment two strangers become friends. The story follows two boys, one high-energy and one reserved, as they navigate a brief but meaningful exchange on a city street. Its rhythmic, call and response style makes it an excellent tool for building social confidence in preschoolers and early elementary students. Parents will appreciate how it validates the feeling of loneliness while providing a low pressure roadmap for connection.