Starting school and participating in group activities can introduce new forms of competition. Books about rivalry for 5-year-olds discuss winning, losing and working together, showing that friendships can remain strong even when people don't always come out on top.
Families and educators can use these books to start conversations about friendship, fairness and competition. Reading together can help children think about how their actions affect others.
Children can learn about handling disappointment, working through disagreements and understanding different perspectives. Many stories show that conflicts do not have to end friendships.
These books can be especially helpful after social conflicts, during friendship discussions or anytime children are learning how to get along with others.
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