Let’s Play! A Book About Making Friends

Let’s Play! A Book About Making Friends by Amanda McCardie is a picture book published by Candlewick Press on May 11, 2021. This 32-page book is designed for children who are starting school or moving to a new place, focusing on the themes of friendship and kindness. The story follows Sukie, a new girl who initially feels shy and lonely but discovers the power of small acts of kindness as she navigates her new environment.
In this engaging narrative, young readers will join Sukie and her new friends, Joe, Poppy, and Stan, as they learn about meeting new people and celebrating their differences. The book emphasizes the importance of being thoughtful and supportive, encouraging children to embrace new experiences and emotions. Through Sukie’s journey, readers are invited to explore the art of making friends and the contagious nature of kindness, making it a valuable addition to any child’s library.
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Being kind is contagious as a new girl navigates the art of making friends in a picture book suited for children starting school or moving to a new place.
When Sukie’s family moves and she has to start at a new school, she feels shy and lonely at first. But soon she learns that receiving small acts of kindness—someone saying hi, or saving a hoop for her—makes her feel braver, and that passing friendliness along is a good feeling, too. Before long, Sukie, Joe, Poppy, and Stan are all becoming friends! Young readers are invited to join them as they explore meeting new people, celebrating differences, being thoughtful, and standing up for one another.
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