Description ★★★ A picture book translated by Lee Eun-kyung, mother of two and mentor to over 300,000 parents through 'Wise Elementary School Life' ★★★ Amazon's #1 Kids' Bestseller, with over 1,500 reviews ★★★ Used as a relationship-building textbook in American schools ★★★ Winner of the Mom's Choice Gold Award My daughter and I read this book together and had so many conversations because of it. She said, 'Mom, this is exactly my story!' and opened up about a friend who seems close but somehow always manages to hurt her feelings. _ sola*** As a teacher, I often see gentle children who don't know how to speak up get bullied by their peers. I think this book will be a huge help. _ amy6*** My child wanted to buy this a second time to give as a gift—to the very friend who's been bullying her. _ gen8*** I bought this for my child, but ended up being comforted myself as an adult. I wish I had read this book when I was young. _ voun*** When kids say they've been bullied, parents often react angrily with 'You should have hit them back!' But that's not the right response. If you don't know what to say to your child, read this book! _ arii*** "We're friends, but there's a line between us that needs to be respected—our 'boundary'!" "Play nicely with your friends." As our children step outside their parents' arms and begin building new relationships at daycare, kindergarten, and school, they quickly learn that friendship isn't always so simple. What do you say to a friend who somehow makes you feel bad or uncomfortable, even when you try your best to get along? How do you even explain that feeling? For children navigating this confusion, this book teaches the meaning of 'rudeness' and the essential concept of 'boundaries' between friends. By learning about boundaries, children discover how to prevent and respond to bullying, growing stronger through healthy friendships. Learning to set their own boundaries also greatly helps children develop self-regulation, self-esteem, and self-direction. In today's multicultural world, teaching children about diversity is more essential than ever. The friends in this book come in many different forms—but that never stands in the way of friendship. Friends with different skin colors, friends who use wheelchairs—everyone comes together to laugh and play. As you talk with your child about the diverse characters in this book, they'll naturally learn to recognize and respect differences.