5 Stories of Friendship Your Child Will Love!
Friendships are at the heart of early learning. Whether it’s sharing a toy, holding hands on the playground, or working together on a classroom project, building friendships helps little ones grow in confidence, empathy, and social skills. Books are a wonderful way to help children understand the ups and downs of friendship and spark conversations at home.
Peanut Butter & Jellyous: …sometimes friendships get sticky
Author: Michael Genhart
Ages: 4–8 years
Best friends PB & J do everything together… until Peanut Butter makes a new friend and Jelly gets a little, well… jelly! This playful story helps kids understand jealousy in friendships and reminds them there’s always room for more friends at the table.
Let's Play! A Book about Making Friends
Author: Amanda McCardie
Ages: 3–7 years
Starting at a new school can feel overwhelming, but Sukie soon discovers that small acts of kindness—like a smile or saving a spot—make all the difference. This story shows how kindness helps friendships bloom and makes new places feel like home.
Pig and Pug
Author: Laura Marchesani
Ages: 2–6 years
Pig feels left out on the farm… until Pug arrives! With curly tails, muddy playtimes, and plenty of snorts, these two prove that differences don’t stop great friendships from forming. A perfect story for early readers that’s equal parts giggles and heart.
Friendshape
Author: Amy Krouse Rosenthal
Ages: 3–5 years
Triangle, Circle, Square, and Rectangle celebrate all the ways friends support, laugh, and learn together. Even when disagreements happen, true friends don’t stay “bent out of shape” for long. A joyful reminder that friendships make life brighter.
The Together Tree
Author: Aisha Saeed
Ages: 4–8 years
When Rumi feels unwelcome at his new school, one brave classmate steps up to show kindness. Soon, the whole class learns that under the willow tree, everyone belongs. This heartfelt story celebrates courage, empathy, and creating community.
Why These Stories Matter
Friendship books aren’t just fun, they give children tools to navigate big feelings like jealousy, loneliness, or kindness. They also open the door for family conversations about how to be a good friend in and out of the classroom.
So grab a blanket, snuggle up, and let these stories spark new connections and smiles for your little learner!
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