Friendship Fizzles

<p>Friendship Fizzles: How to Spot Trouble Say Sorry and Keep Friendships That Last is the perfect read-aloud or independent chapter book for children ages 6-12 who want to grow into kind confident and emotionally intelligent friends.</p><p></p><p>Filled with relatable characters real-life scenarios and gentle guidance this story-based guide teaches children:</p><p></p><p>•How to recognize warning signs in friendships-like feeling left out small misunderstandings or hurt feelings.</p><p>•Simple and effective communication tools such as I feel... statements active listening and speaking with kindness.</p><p>•The power of a meaningful apology true forgiveness and rebuilding trust together.</p><p>•How to create and respect healthy boundaries honor differences and let go of friendships that no longer feel safe or supportive.</p><p></p><p>Key Features:</p><p></p><p>•✨ Emotional awareness made fun-each chapter includes engaging stories and expressive characters that model real friendship challenges and how to solve them.</p><p>•����️ Hands-on activities like the Friendship Detective Game and Apology Role-Play help readers practice real skills with confidence.</p><p>•���� Clean child-friendly illustrations inspired by pencil and ink sketch textures fit perfectly with classroom lessons or quiet reading time.</p><p>•����‍����‍����‍���� Ideal for parents teachers and counselors who want a gentle clear way to teach empathy conflict resolution and social skills.</p><p></p><p>Why This Book Matters:</p><p></p><p>Friendships shape how children feel learn and grow. When kids understand how to handle problems early-before they turn into bigger issues-they become more resilient empathetic and secure in relationships. Friendship Fizzles offers practical tools backed by social-emotional learning principles so kids can resolve conflict repair mistakes and feel stronger inside.</p><p></p><p>Whether your child is struggling with a misunderstanding or you're supporting classroom discussions on kindness and respect this book opens the door to important conversations-and gives kids the skills to navigate friendship with courage and care.</p>