Making Friends Is an Art!

Children, age 5 and older, who have a hard time making friends will relate to Brown, the least-used pencil in the box. He is lonely because he feels he doesn't fit in with the other pencils

Brown feels like a misfit and envies Red, Purple, Blue and all the other pencils who have fun coloring and playing together. The other pencils have talents to share, but Brown can't figure out what his talent even is! Dark Green is trustworthy, Pink listens well, Orange has fun, and everybody likes Red!

Brown doesn't smile very often because he doesn't get used much and hardly ever needs sharpening. When Brown asks the other pencils why no one likes him, he discovers that to have friends, he needs to be a good friend.

With Black's help, Brown learns just how special he is, and that he already has all the talent he needs. If Brown can learn to use all his friendship skills, he can make friends and have fun too!

In her trademark humorous fashion, author Julia Cook teaches kids of all ages (and adults too!) how to practice the art of friendship and getting along with others. This title is part of the Building Relationships series of books to help children develop good relationships.

Included in the book are tips for parents, caregivers, foster parents and teachers on how to help children who feel left out and have trouble making friends.