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Grow and the New Friend

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Hi, little one. Today your friend Grow takes you to the park, where a little rabbit is building a tower of blocks all alone. You would love to play, but your feet feel stuck. Grow does not wait even a second. 'HELLO!' Grow shouts cheerfully, dashing straight at the rabbit. 'LET'S ALL PLAY RIGHT NOW, TOGETHER, LOUDLY!'

The rabbit jumps, blocks scatter everywhere, and the rabbit ducks behind the nearest bench, peeking out nervously. That did not go well at all. 'Hmm,' says Grow quietly. 'That was maybe a little too much.'

You walk over slowly, no rushing, and sit down quietly beside the scattered blocks. You pick up one block and hold it out gently toward the rabbit. 'Hello,' you say calmly. 'Can I build with you?' The rabbit peeks out from behind the bench, carefully, and slowly comes out.

The rabbit takes the block from your hand and sits back down by the tower. 'Yes,' the rabbit says quietly. 'I really was hoping someone would come, just not so loudly.' You build together, laugh, rebuild it when it tumbles. Grow watches from the side, quiet this time.

When the tower finally stands tall and proud, a little blue butterfly drifts down and lands right on top. Grow comes closer, quiet now. 'You know that better than I do,' says Grow. 'Quiet and slow, not loud and all at once.' When it is time to go, you and the rabbit wave and promise to build again. Then Grow asks, 'So, little one... did we grow a little today?' You did. 'Here is your little grow for tomorrow,' says Grow. 'Walk over quietly, say hello in a calm voice, and wait.' See you tomorrow, little one.

💡Read together

  • Why did the rabbit hide when Grow came running loudly?
  • What do you do differently when you walk over?
  • Who could you say a quiet hello to tomorrow?

👪For you

Joining play and making friends is a real skill, and hanging back at first is normal, especially for cautious or younger children. Rather than pushing ("go play, don't be shy"), you can coach gently: rehearse a simple opener together, point out a child who is alone, and let your child approach at their own pace. Model friendly greetings yourself, and remember that one small success builds the confidence for the next.

🎨Try this

🧸 Practice both ways with toys: first a loud, sudden "barge in" to the game, then a quiet approach with "Can I play?" Let your child notice the difference in how each one would feel if someone did it to them.

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