Friendship is one of the first big challenges young children face, and one of the hardest to explain.

In I Can Be a Good Friend, children meet Maisy, a little girl learning how kindness, sharing, and listening help friendships grow. This story supports toddlers and preschoolers as they navigate everyday social moments, wanting a toy, noticing a friend's feelings, and choosing what to do next.

Written from real experience as both an educator and a parent, this book was created for those moments adults know well: when children feel big emotions but don't yet have the words or skills to handle them.

This book helps children learn how to:

Recognize feelings in themselves and others

Practice sharing and listening

Build early friendship skills through simple, kind actions

Part of the "Cofident Kids" Social-Emotional Learning series, this book is designed for ages 2-5, using gentle language, relatable situations, and warm illustrations that invite connection and conversation.

A comforting tool for parents and educators who want to raise kind, confident friends, through everyday moments that matter.