Thea is at home because of her broken arm and is worried about missing school and friends. Her dad sets up a series of fun activities to ensure Thea feels happy and doesn’t miss her friends. He even plans a way for her to meet her friends.

The book is written in collaboration with a child therapist to ‘explore the CASEL standards of social-emotional development and the concepts of loneliness and isolation in young children’.

The topic has been handled well without sharing too much information. The illustrations are cute and lively, with a color scheme to cheer up little ones. Thea’s friends are all unique and different- a cool way to present inclusivity.

There’s a note at the end about the importance of socialization and how parents can ensure children don’t feel lonely or depressed. Naturally, all activities mentioned in the book are not feasible, but it is an example of parents can help kids feel better and understand their emotions.

To sum up, A Not So Lonely Day is an engaging helpful book for kids and adults.

I received an ARC from NetGalley, Baker & Taylor, and Paw Prints Publishing and am voluntarily leaving a review.

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