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MiuMiu Makes a Friend: A ZenCat Little Feelings Story About Shyness and Friendship
Paperback
Publisher: Independently Published
Published: Jul 1 2026
Pages: 30
Weight: 0.21
Height: 0.08 Width: 8.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
MiuMiu the little white cat has just arrived somewhere new, and she doesn't know anyone. Her stomach feels fluttery. What if nobody likes her? What if she says the wrong thing?
Across the yard, she spots Fizz the golden puppy - sitting all alone, looking just as nervous as she feels.
Wise Zen the cat leans over with a smile: Making a friend is easier than you think. Just three steps: Look, Smile, and Say Hi!
With three small acts of bravery, MiuMiu discovers that the friend she was hoping for was hoping for her too.
Children will learn:
- Feeling shy is normal - even the person across the room might feel the same way
- Making eye contact and smiling are the first steps to connection
- A simple introduction (Hi! I'm [name]. Want to play?) is all it takes
- Bravery is not about having no fear - it's about taking that one small step anyway
The Look + Smile + Say Hi technique gives shy children a concrete, repeatable script they can practice before school, playdates, or any new social situation.
Perfect for: Children starting a new school, moving to a new neighborhood, shy kids who struggle with social initiation, or classroom lessons on kindness and inclusion.
ZenCat Little Feelings is a 10-book series where kawaii animal friends learn one mindfulness and social-emotional skill per story - giving children a real toolkit for real life.
Ages 4-8 Full color 28 pages Series Book 2 of 10
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