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Pickles Prickly Problem (Paperback)
By
Lydia Ripper
A gentle picture book about friendship, problem-solving and learning how to manage tricky feelings. Supports emotional literacy, empathy and flexible thinking through a warm, child-friendly story.
Helpful when:
A child is navigating friendship difficulties, big feelings or moments where problem-solving with others feels hard.
This is a Roost Approved recommendation.
The Resource Roost does not sell this item and pricing and availability may vary.
Last seen priced around R175.
How to use at home
- Read after calm has returned from a tricky social moment
- Talk about what Pickle might be feeling underneath the prickles
- Name simple choices such as asking, waiting, helping and repairing
- Use the story to explore how friends can solve problems together
- Return to it when practising kindness and flexible thinking
Why this is Roost approved
This thoughtful story offers a soft way into conversations about prickly moments, friendship challenges and the feelings that can sit underneath difficult behaviour. Parents and caregivers may find it useful for helping children reflect on kindness, repair and what can make social moments feel easier.
Age groups
Early Primary (5-7)
Language
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