Susanna Davidson
Sharing for Sheep
A gentle, low-stakes read-aloud that models sharing without moralizing, ideal for toddlers and preschoolers navigating first social interactions.
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by Randy Herman
Picture book · ages 3–6 · 250L · 2024
A straightforward, low-stakes social skills primer that works well for explicit instruction but lacks the narrative depth of more engaging picture books on friendship.
Do you want to be my friend?
by Eric Carle
Picture book · ages 2–5 · 2013
A Carle staple that actually teaches friendship through matching, not just naming it—the die-cut pages and warm repetition make it a solid foundation for 3-5-year-olds learning to think about who they click with.