Friends Make Space
Friends Make Space
Friends Make Space is a friendship book for children aged 5–8 that follows three lovable characters—Amelia Alpaca, Holly Hamster, and Chloe Chameleon—who are learning what it means to be a good friend.
Sometimes, they get a little too close or forget to consider each other’s feelings. But through gentle conversations and small acts of kindness, they discover how to make space for one another—physically and emotionally.
Hear from play therapists
“There's always space at the table for more social-emotional books for kids! Readers can see themselves in the story's main characters and their individualized approaches to friendship and alone time. "Friends Make Space" encourages children to understand the beauty of supporting each other's unique needs in order to create flourishing friendships.”
Christina Furnival Mom, Therapist, Author, @christina.furnival“The art is beautiful and so warm and the story is a sweet way to teach about sharing your feelings with friends. Such a darling book all the way around.”
Susie Garlick Mom, Author, Educator @parentingwithsusieFree SEL & ELA Resource for Teachers and Parents
Looking to spark meaningful conversations about friendship and personal space? This free activity pack is designed to accompany my picture book and helps children (ages 5–8) explore empathy, communication, and social awareness.
Each activity is tied to key Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) and English Language Arts (ELA) objectives—making it easy to integrate into your classroom routines or home learning. From story retelling to reflecting on personal needs in friendships, the prompts are simple to use and age-appropriate.
Perfect for Kindergarten to Grade 2 educators, counselors, and parents who want to support both emotional growth and literacy.
“A wonderfully sweet story that highlights differences and promotes acceptance and healthy communication within friendships. The illustrations are bold and colorful... I particularly like the reflective questions at the end of the book; they create an opportunity to explore the characters in more depth, and it promotes connection and learning between children and their caregivers.”
Jodie Jones Mom & Parent Coach, @nurture.infused.parenting