The Friendship Book - Paperback invites young readers to discover the joy and complexity of making and keeping friends. This charming activity book for children ages 6 and up blends gentle guidance with creative fun, offering an approachable path into social skills, empathy, and self-expression. It’s a thoughtful companion for curious kids who want to build meaningful friendships, feel seen, and approach social moments with confidence and kindness.
Written by child clinical psychologist Dr. Katie OConnell, The Friendship Book is designed to be welcoming and practical. It features more than 30 engaging activities, including coloring, drawing, and journaling prompts, all presented in a warm, kid-friendly style. As part of the beautifully illustrated Thoughts and Feelings series, The Friendship Book not only helps children foster friendships but also invites them to name, explore, and express their emotions. The watercolor illustrations by Stef Murphy add a soothing, whimsical touch that keeps the experience enjoyable and approachable while offering real strategies for navigating tricky social moments.
- 30+ activities combining coloring, drawing, journaling, and guided prompts
- Strategies to make new friends, maintain existing friendships, and feel less lonely
- Focus on kindness, empathy, effective communication, and handling social challenges
- Engaging storytelling-like structure with interactive tasks and gentle pace
- Delightful watercolor illustrations by Stef Murphy that enhance learning and engagement
- A practical resource for parents, caregivers, teachers, therapists, and youth leaders
After finishing The Friendship Book, readers gain concrete tools to navigate the social world with greater confidence, compassion, and self-awareness. They’ll feel equipped to choose kind friends, be a good friend in return, and approach social situations with a calmer, more hopeful outlook—the lasting value of a resource designed to grow both heart and social skills.
