I'm Going to Make a Friend

A funny, philosophical take on the pursuit of friendship that's perfect for back-to-school and going to a new school experiences.

Moving to a new neighborhood comes with many challenges, especially when it comes to making new friends. Will they play how I want to play? the young narrator wonders. Will they hug me when I’m sad, or give me space? So many questions! But in the end, the only plausible thing to do is to dive in and give it a try. An ideal choice for back-to-school or going to a new school reading.

Darren Chetty is a Welsh Indian South African Dutch Londoner. He teaches in elementary schools and at college and writes for people of all ages. He loves soccer and music and collects children’s books, snow globes, and toy robots.

Sandhya Prabhat is an independent animator and illustrator from Chennai, India, working out of California. She has illustrated children’s books, as well as animating for TV and movies, and designing for social media platforms. Her clients include Penguin Random House India, HarperCollins India, Candlewick, and Lantana Publishing.