Read This When...™ Friendship Edition
Ease Friendship Struggles with this Empowering Bibliotherapy Toolkit
$12 USD
Turn tough days into “aha” moments
Turn lonely moments into connection opportunities
Feeling left out, shut out, and unsure who’s really a friend…? Your child’s telling you they’re struggling to belong, to fit in, or to feel seen.
You want to help — but what do you say in that exact moment?
Bibliotherapy with READ THIS WHEN…™ Friendship Edition gives you stories that do the talking. Through characters who feel the same struggles, your child learns how to spot true friends, handle tough social moments, and feel confident about their place in the group.
Use this guide to find the perfect book for the friendship challenges your child faces — or read them all to grow empathy, kindness, and connection.
Because every “friendship struggle” can become a growth moment — and a chance to belong.
Add to CartThis packet was designed for real-life parenting moments
The 10 “Read This When…™” Moments You’ll Cover
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When your child feels left out and wonders if their friends really care about them.
Your child walks home slowly, backpack dragging, and says, “I don’t think anyone wanted me there today.” -
When best friends… aren’t anymore.
The friend they used to call every day now sits with someone else at lunch — and your child’s heart aches with the change. -
When your child wants to fix everything or control others.
Playtime ends in tears because they tried to make all the rules, and now no one wants to join in. -
When your child feels shut out by a group or told they don’t belong.
They hear the words, “You can’t play with us,” and suddenly the playground feels too big and too empty. -
When your child has a hard time taking turns or sharing the spotlight in play.
“I wanted to go first!” turns into crossed arms and stormy faces — because sharing the spotlight feels impossible. -
When your child has a big heart, quiet voice, and is struggling to connect.
They wave shyly, hoping someone will notice, but the noise of the room drowns them out. -
When your child feels different — and worries they won’t belong.
“I’m not like them,” they whisper, convinced being different means being left out. -
When your child is coming on too strong — acting bossy or controlling in friendships.
They push too hard to be included, and the other kids push back. -
When your child longs for a friend and feels like they’ll never find one.
They sit alone at recess, scanning the playground, wishing someone would come over and say, “Want to play?” -
When your child needs a reminder that real friends stick together.
After an argument, they say, “Maybe we’re not friends anymore,” forgetting that true friendships bend without breaking.
What is in the download?
✨ How It Works
- Pick the “Read This When…” chapter that matches what your child is facing today.
- Grab the paired picture book (from your shelf or library).
- Follow the guide — read together, use the prompts, try the CBT tool, and use the discussion cards to connect.
- Watch your child’s confidence grow—along with their reading skills, self-awareness, and emotional resilience.
🎯 Perfect For:
- Parents who want connection-building, not lectures
- Therapists and counselors working with school-age children
- Teachers who want SEL + literacy tools
- Homeschool families adding emotional learning to their day
📦 You’ll Get:
- 10 complete bibliotherapy lesson packets
- Printable discussion cards for each chapter
- Growth mindset & Therapeutic tools you can use again and again
- Simple, effective activities for resilience, confidence, and literacy
What Customers Are Saying:
"I’ve read parenting books, I’ve tried breathing exercises—but this was the first thing that actually worked for my anxious child. The stories gave us a way to talk about big feelings without it turning into a meltdown."
— Melissa A., mom of a 6-year-old
"I finally feel like I have the right words for the hard school days. My son opens up more when we use these books and questions—he’s even started trying things he used to avoid!"
– Michelle, mom of 2
"This packet gave me language I didn’t know I needed. The questions, activities, and book pairings helped me see my child in a new way—and helped him see himself in the characters."
— Jonathan M., dad of a 5-year-old
"I thought this would just be about reading—but it turned into healing. My son now says things like, ‘I’m just having the thought that I’m scared,’ which blows my mind. This is therapy hidden in bedtime stories."
— Renee D., mom of two
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