I'm Going to Make a Friend: questions to ask and activities to try
There's a new neighbourhood to get used to, and a friend to make. I'm Going to Make a Friend is a thoughtful, heart-warming book about all the questions that come with making a new friend.
What age is it for? I'm Going to Make a Friend is best for ages 3–6. Good for: Moving somewhere new, and working out how to make a friend.
I'm Going to Make a Friend (Darren Chetty and Sandhya Prabhat)
- Age
- 3-6
- Best for
- Moving somewhere new, and working out how to make a friend
Read it slowly and pause on each question. Ask your child what they think, and what they look for in a friend. It's lovely before starting somewhere new.
What it helps with
- Moving house or starting somewhere new
- Thinking about what makes a good friend
- Worries about fitting in
- Just giving it a go
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.
- “Why does the child need a new friend?”
- “What questions do they have?”
- “What do you look for in a friend?”
- “Should a friend hug you or give you space?”
- “How do you start making a friend?”
- “Who was the first friend you made?”
5-minute activities to try together
Friend wishes
Draw what your child hopes a new friend will be like, and one thing they could do together.
Hello practice
Practise saying hello and asking a question, like “What's your favourite game?”
Free printables: I'm Going to Make a Friend worksheet and activity pack
This book’s one-page worksheet with the questions and activities above, plus our activity pack: printable scenario cards, three 5-minute activities and a “What could I try?” page for practising everyday skills together. Enter your email and download them straight away.
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If your child liked this, try
Hello, Friend! (Rebecca Cobb)
- Best for
- Making friends, and noticing what the other person wants
- Age
- 3-6
The Name Jar (Yangsook Choi)
- Best for
- Starting somewhere new and wanting to fit in
- Age
- 4-8
The Pirate Tree (Brigita Orel and Jennie Poh)
- Best for
- Making friends with someone new through play
- Age
- 3-7
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By the Growing Wise team · Last reviewed: 10 October 2026
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