{"product_id":"the-friendship-detective-investigates-social-boundaries-hardcover","title":"The Friendship Detective Investigates Social Boundaries - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eApril Pete Starks\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Friendship Detective Investigates Social Boundaries\u003c\/strong\u003e is a richly illustrated picture book that helps children ages 4-9 understand personal space, recognize social cues, and build respectful friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Max runs over to join a game and the other children step back, he does not immediately understand what went wrong. With guidance from Ms. Rivera and support from his Detective Notebook, Max begins to notice the clues hidden in faces, body language, and words. As he learns to observe more carefully, young readers discover that friendship is not a mystery to fear, but a skill they can learn.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsing the memorable \u003cstrong\u003eWatch, Ask, Wait\u003c\/strong\u003e framework, this story introduces children to essential social-emotional concepts in a concrete, engaging, and age-appropriate way. Readers learn how to recognize signs such as stepping back, changing facial expressions, crossed arms, busy body language, and spoken words that communicate a need for space.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChildren will be introduced to: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ethe idea of the \"invisible bubble\" of personal space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003everbal and nonverbal signals that help guide social interaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003erespectful ways to respond when a friend needs space\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003estrategies for building empathy, confidence, and self-awareness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003epractical friendship skills they can apply in everyday situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEspecially supportive for neurodivergent learners and other children who benefit from explicit instruction, this book uses clear language, repeatable strategies, and encouraging adult guidance to make social boundaries easier to understand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition to the story, this edition includes interactive practice elements, guided activities, a detective log, family discussion opportunities, and a certificate of completion to reinforce learning and encourage real-world application.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWarm, practical, and empowering, \u003cstrong\u003eThe Friendship Detective Investigates Social Boundaries\u003c\/strong\u003e is a valuable resource for parents, caregivers, educators, counselors, and therapists seeking to help children develop healthier peer relationships through empathy, observation, and respect.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 94\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.25 x 10 x 7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 25, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53522091082035,"sku":"9781969325007","price":45.86,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/d1cxv_xZOp9781969325007.webp?v=1781964804","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/en-ca\/products\/the-friendship-detective-investigates-social-boundaries-hardcover","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}