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Friendship

Hi, friends, it's Percy! This month we're talking about one of my favorite subjects: friends! A friend is someone you like spending time with -- maybe they like some of the same things that you do. It's fun to play with friends. A good friend can make you feel happy and comfortable. You can talk with friends about lots of things and you can rely on them when you need help. I'll bet you have some favorite friends in your life. Let's check out some books and games about friendship -- keep reading!

Percy's Tip for Grown-Ups: Learning to be a good friend takes practice! Help your child become a good friend by learning how to take turns, share, and listen. Find more tips in this article from Begin.

Percy's Picks for February:

Read!

Bear & Duck are Friends

Bear and Duck are best friends, but they are very different. Duck likes to try new things, and Bear, well, Bear likes not to. When Duck needs a friend for her dance class, Bear reluctantly agrees. Bear & Duck is a story of friendship, confidence, and overcoming fears.

Read it

Visit!

Buddies, Books & Bubbles

Join us for an inclusive Storytime for children of all abilities! At this inclusive event, children with special needs are learning and playing alongside children without special needs. Thursday, February 13 at 10:30 am at Delaware Library -- please register in advance!

Visit us

Make!

How to be a Friend

This easy activity from the Gift of Curiosity blog just requires paper, scissors, and markers. Make linked paper dolls, and then discuss ways to be a friend. As your child thinks of ways to be a friend, write them down on each paper person. You may be impressed by their answers!

Make it

Percy's watching...

Friendshape

Why? Because it teaches about shapes AND friendships! Perfect for storytime at home, this tale introduces a triangle, circle, square, and rectangle who rejoice in the simple beauty of friendship. It will remind you that it's always good to have a group of pals.

Watch it!

Percy's playing...

Count Your Chickens

Why? Because Percy likes playing cooperative games with his friends. All the baby chicks have flown the coop! In Count Your Chickens, players have to work together to help Mother Hen collect her chicks and bring them all safely back to the coop.

Play it!

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