As parents are well aware, a playdate of three can be very tricky to navigate-for both kids and grownups alike. So for the fourth installment in our series with our fuzzy creatures, I wanted to write a story about their friendship being tested by a third creature and to explore the choices they could make. And I often thought about the many better choices I could’ve made at that moment.
I felt badly about that incident for years afterwards. I just wanted to play with you guys.” Then Somi said with finality, “Well, you can’t.” And we watched Cathy walk away. Instead of speaking up and allowing Cathy to play with us, I supported Somi and chimed in, “Yeah!” Hurt, Cathy said, “No, I don’t. You probably want to play ‘House’ and be the Mom just because you’re wearing that hat, don’t you?” Cathy’s face fell. I looked to Somi for an answer, probably because she was a year older and Cathy’s classmate. Cathy, a neighbor, skipped up to us and asked, “Can I play with you?” I remember she was smiling and wearing a big floppy sunhat. When I was about five years old, my friend, Somi, and I were playing outside one afternoon. To be honest, I didn’t even realize where the idea had come from until this morning, while I was out walking our dog. Since I’m often asked where I find ideas for books, I thought I’d share the inspiration for We Are (Not) Friends.
Chris and I never dreamed we’d have the privilege of creating a fourth book in the You Are (Not) Small series.
We Are (Not) Friends is our newest picture book and we are so delighted to share it with you. Today I’m thrilled to welcome Anna Kang to my blog, celebrating the release of her latest collaboration with Christopher Weyant through Two Lions publishing.
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