Thank you to the publisher, author, illustrator, and NG for a copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback. This story follows a character who is the new kid/animal at school who isn't responding well to the rest of the group. They go through different situations until they find a bit of understanding and compassion. This book reminds me of teaching a lesson on how to deal with different types of people, communication skills, etc. It is also a lesson on empathy/compassion and putting yourself in other people's shoes so to speak. Cute illustrations.

This is a picture book easy to relate to: we all had our first day in the kindergarten, in the school or at a new workplace. Some of us pretend to be cool about it, others are stressed and talk too much, yet others keep silent. Same situation, different behaviours.

In this children's book the new girl is not talking, and we can see how the children deal with this new situation, and welcome her eventually to the group. This book offers a great opportunity to chat with your child about how different we are and how important it is to include everyone in our group, whether it is the kindergarten, our neighbourhood or the society in general.

Lovely illustrations and cute animals - my daughter liked the hedgehog in particular.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Kids Can Press for an Advance Review Copy.