Picture Books About Friendship
Picture books about friendship can teach children important social and emotional skills that they can use throughout their lives. Below are some picture books about friendship I have written over the years for bedtime stories, reading aloud and for sharing.
The importance of being kind
Don’t You Know I Gnome You is a picture book about friendship that emphasises the importance of being kind to others, regardless of differences. My goal with this book is for children to learn that small acts of kindness can go a long way in building and maintaining friendships.
Don't You Gnome I Love You
A kind little gnome goes about her day helping others.
The benefits of diversity
I have written many picture books about friendship to showcase friendships between characters who are different from each other in some way, whether it’s their race, culture, gender, or abilities. I hope The Elephant and the Mouse can help children learn that diversity is something to be celebrated and that differences can enrich their lives and broaden their horizons.
The Elephant and the Mouse
An elephant is afraid of mice, but when the two finally meet face to face, they find out they have more in common than they realize, transforming them into friends.
The value of communication
The Lonely Spider is a picture book about friendship to emphasise the importance of communication in building and maintaining healthy friendships. Children can learn to express their feelings, listen to others, and resolve conflicts respectfully and constructively.
The Lonely Spider
When a spider helps two mice with a problem, they soon become the best of friends. But before long, the mice worry that their spider friend is lonely and come up with a plan to help.
The power of empathy
A Boy Like Me is a wordless picture book about friendship to promote empathy, which is the ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Children can learn to put themselves in others’ shoes, consider their perspectives, and respond with compassion and understanding.
A Boy Like Me
This wordless picture book to inspire discussions with young readers about what it means to leave your home, to be a displaced, and the importance of empathy and kindness.
