When a Friend Needs a Friend

Written & illustrated by Roozeboos

When a friend is overwhelmed by emotions, how do you help them heal?

4.1/5 Goodreads · 131 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Aya and Oskar share grand adventures and creative stories, but when Oskar's sadness becomes overwhelming, Aya is left puzzled and hurt. How can she support him when she doesn't understand his needs? This touching tale explores the power of friendship and the importance of embracing emotions, offering a gentle guide on being there for loved ones in their darkest times.

From the publisher

Good friends stick together in fun times and hard times.When a Friend Needs a Friend is a gift for friends of all ages.”This thoughtful book is sure to spark conversations between child readers and sympathetic adults.” – The Horn Book”A wonderful story for children and adults that reminds us about the importance of feeling all of your feelings.” ⁠– Amanda Mintzer, Psy.D, Child Mind Institute”The friendship between Oskar and Aya feels authentic, and the illustrations evoke ease and harmony.” ⁠– Tara Sanabria Davila, LCSW Assistant Professor of Social Work, Yale Child Study CenterAya and Oskar love to go on big adventures, build amazing creations, and make up stories together. But when Oskar gets sad, his feelings grow so big he doesn’t want to play. And that leaves Aya feeling hurt and confused. How can she help when she doesn’t know what Oskar needs?With candor and compassion, this heartfelt story shows that big feelings are a normal part of life – something to be felt rather than fixed – and models how to be an ally when someone you love is hurting.

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