We've all crumbled a little inside when watching another child say, "You're not my friend anymore" to our kid. How can we help our children make and sustain friendships that are healthy and fulfilling? And how do they learn the skills to become good friends themselves?
Here at The Mother Company, we are guided by the mission to Help Parents Raise Good People. That’s why all our products are vetted by early childhood development experts, ensuring they are truly helpful tools in the healthy social-emotional development of young kids.
The newest books in our award-winning Ruby's Studio series teach children how to "share their feelings in order to get their needs met and strengthen their friendships" (Dr. Laura Markham, parenting expert). In the midst of these engaging, fun stories, kids learn the critical social skills needed to make, keep, and nurture lasting friendships.
In Casey Caterpillar Feels Left Out, Casey and her friends gleefully play leapfrog, until the game evolves into "Air Acrobatics." While her flying bug friends zip and soar, wingless Casey painfully observes their fun, unable to join. Lush pictures with adorable characters lead kids through a cozy garden universe while they explore messages about empathy, communication, loyalty, and accepting friends for exactly who they are.
Paula Hrbacek, book reviewer for The Examiner calls A Little Book About Friendship, "a great way to get children ready to meet new friends for the first time." In a relatable and beautifully illustrated tale, Lionel the Lion and Louie the Sheep meet at the local playground. These two opposites have a grand ol' time until Lionel unintentionally scares Louie. Hand-made felted wool characters and soothing knit backgrounds will captivate young kids as they learn essential skills to aid them in conflict resolution, understanding, and forgiveness.
As a gift to all our Macaroni Mom friends, we're offering a free download of a companion video segment for either book, to enjoy on your computer or mobile device. Just enter promo code Friend at check-out. Both books are also offered now as a special bundle because good books - like good friends - are even better together.
Visit http://shop.rubysstudio.com/ to learn more!
