Friends Make Space: An SEL Book About Friendship, Feelings, and Respecting Others -- Serene Chia, Hardcover

���� Friends Make Space follows three lovable characters-Amelia Alpaca, Holly Hamster, and Chloe Chameleon-who are learning what it means to be a good friend.

Sometimes, they get a little too close or forget to consider each other's feelings. But through gentle conversations and small acts of kindness, they discover how to make space for one another-physically and emotionally.

Why Parents Will Love It:

If your child is still learning how to say "I need some space" or struggles with sharing and listening, this book offers the perfect starting point. Friends Make Space encourages empathy and self-expression, helping children better understand their own needs-and those of others.

Why Educators Will Love It:

An ideal addition to any SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) toolkit, this story helps young learners build emotional awareness and practice respectful communication. Great for circle time, friendship units, or managing classroom dynamics with kindness.

✔️ Great for ages 4-8

✔️ Supports SEL (Social and Emotional Learning) goals

✔️ Includes gentle conflict-resolution modeling

✔️ Builds vocabulary around feelings and boundaries

Whether at home or in school, Friends Make Space is a useful tool to help children grow into kind and confident friends.