Can I Join Your Club?: questions to ask and activities to try
Duck can't roar or trumpet, so no club will have him. Can I Join Your Club? is a laugh-out-loud story about being left out, and starting a club where everyone is welcome.
What age is it for? Can I Join Your Club? is best for ages 3–6. Good for: Being left out, and starting a club for everyone.
Can I Join Your Club? (John Kelly and Steph Laberis)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- Being left out, and starting a club for everyone
Do all the animal noises. Afterwards, talk about times your child has felt left out, and how they could include others.
What it helps with
- Being left out
- Including everyone
- Rules that exclude
- Being yourself
Comprehension and discussion questions
Pick two or three, not all of them. “I don’t know” is a fine answer, and you can always come back to it another day.
- “Which clubs did Duck try?”
- “Why couldn’t he join?”
- “How did he feel?”
- “What club did he start?”
- “Who could join?”
- “How can you include someone at playtime?”
5-minute activities to try together
Everyone club
Start a family club where everyone's welcome. What are its rules?
Animal sounds
Take turns making animal sounds and guessing the animal.
Free printables: Can I Join Your Club? worksheet and activity pack
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- Best for
- Children who feel different or want to fit in
- Age
- 2-6
Hello, Friend! (Rebecca Cobb)
- Best for
- Making friends, and noticing what the other person wants
- Age
- 3-6
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- Best for
- Disagreeing, listening and making music together
- Age
- 4-8
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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