Big Feelings Making and Keeping Friends for Kids: A Social Emotional Learning Guide to Friendship Skills, Empathy, and Connection for Ages 4-8
Paperback
Series: Big Feeling for Kids, Book 5
ISBN13: 9783690835480
Publisher: Khasan Laudry
Published: Aug 16 2026
Pages: 118
Weight: 0.32
Height: 0.25 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
- Understand what makes someone a true friend - and how to be one
- Start conversations and approach new kids with confidence
- Listen with care and show empathy when a friend is upset
- Handle disagreements without losing the friendship
- Practice sharing, taking turns, and fair play
- Include others and recognize when someone feels left out
- Repair friendships after a problem and know when to try again
- Identify and manage the big emotions that come up in friendships
Written for children ages 4-8, this guide is a trusted resource for parents, teachers, school counselors, and therapists looking for a clear, accessible way to teach friendship and social skills. It works equally well as a bedtime read-aloud, a classroom discussion starter, or a one-on-one tool during counseling sessions. Each chapter uses straightforward language, relatable scenarios, and gentle prompts that invite children to reflect on their own friendships - building both emotional vocabulary and real-world social confidence. Whether your child is shy, navigating a new school, struggling with peer conflict, or simply ready to learn how friendships work, this guide meets them exactly where they are. Scroll up and grab a copy - give your child the social and emotional foundation every lasting friendship is built on.
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