Can I Play Too?

Written and illustrated by Samantha Cotterill

Part of the Little Senses series

A train project derails when two boys clash. Can they rebuild their friendship?

3.7 Goodreads · 285 ratings

32 pages· 261 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD340L

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Bookroo's summary

Two boys embark on a train-building adventure, but when one insists on his way, their friendship hits the rails. A wise teacher steps in, teaching them to recognize emotions and seek do-overs. Can they learn to compromise and rebuild their bond? This heartwarming tale offers gentle guidance for navigating friendship's challenges, especially for kids on the autism spectrum.

From the publisher

Friendship–and trains!–take center stage in this gentle, inviting story about paying attention to other people’s feelings. Two boys’ fun train-track-building project takes a turn when one of the boys obliviously insists on only doing things his way. Their disagreement spells disaster for the train and the friendship, until a kind teacher steps in and explains how to tell when a friend is feeling happy, frustrated, or angry. . . and how to ask for a do-over. Compromising and paying attention to how other people are feeling can be hard for any kid, but especially for kids on the autism spectrum. Samatha Cotterill’s third book in the Little Senses series provides gentle guidance along with adorable illustrations to help every kid navigate the twists and turns of friendship and working together.

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