The Playdate
by Uje Brandelius
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Pub Date Apr 08 2025 | Archive Date Apr 01 2025
Publisher Spotlight | Lantana Publishing
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Description
For one little girl, the prospect of a playdate at her friend Henry's house fills her with excitement.
She really likes Henry. He even has a funny dog. And although she and her mother have to take a bus, then the subway, then change to another line, then a bus, and then walk for a while, it's worth it because Henry's house has millions of rooms to hide in and hundreds of toys to play with.
But while the text tells one story, the illustrations slowly reveal another. As the kids tear around the house enjoying each other's company, their moms experience the playdate very differently. Soon we find that the little girl and her friend Henry live lives that are poles apart.
This compelling story encourages readers to question why we live in a society where those who have and those who have not live very different lives.
Advance Praise
"Older readers may find much to discuss in what is left unsaid, and educators may wish to use this title to introduce the topic of class differences and the larger issue of economic justice. . . . [T]his title offers readers from all backgrounds quite a bit of food for thought and rich discussion. . ."--School Library Journal
"The story approaches the child's and mother's lives with empathy, imbuing both with dignity. . . . A frankly told, child's-eye view of the intersection of friendship and socioeconomic status."--Kirkus Reviews
