I'm Going to Make a Friend by Darren Chetty - ISBN: 9781801046619
Paperback
Making friends: a heartwarming, courageous dive into connection and imagination.

I'm Going to Make a Friend

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  • Paperback

    32 pages

  • Release Date

    4 June 2026

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Summary

Everyone says I’ll make new friends …But how do I make one?Do I do it by myself?Do I need special tools?Perhaps I need some help.

A heartwarming and original take on the nature of friendship from philosopher and debut picture book author Darren Chetty.

Moving neighbourhood comes with many challenges, especially making new friends. How long will it take? Will they play how I want to play? Will they hug me when I’m sad, or give me space? So many questions! But in the end, the on…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781801046619
ISBN-10:1801046611
Author:Darren Chetty, Sandhya Prabhat
Publisher:Little Tiger Press Group
Imprint:Little Tiger
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:32
Release Date:4 June 2026
Dimensions:280mm x 245mm
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Critics Review

Reassuring and helpful. * The Bookseller *In I’m Going to Make a Friend, Darren Chetty’s rhythmic, open text pairs with Sandhya Prabhat’s gorgeously captivating illustrations to celebrate creativity, sharing and friendship. Perfect for little people starting school or moving house. – Gita Ralleigh, author of ‘The Destiny of Minou Moonshine’ and ‘The Voyage of Sam Singh’I’m Going To Make A Friend by Darren Chetty & Sandhya Prabhat is a beautiful, thoughtful & fantastically fun celebration of friend-making, perfect to pour over & ponder, spark imaginations & stimulate conversations. Destined to become a firm favourite! – Sophie Anderson, author of ‘The House with Chicken Legs’With creative words and pictures bringing the story to life, and celebrating the power of imagination, this beautiful book is the perfect story to share with children moving schools or home, or anyone who struggles to form connections. * Lancashire Post *A lovely, understated reflection on change and finding your people - whoever they may be * School Reading List *A delightful read, encouraging young children to think in simple language about the wants and needs of others as well as their own likes and dislikes. – The ScotsmanThis warm, witty picture book is perfect for prompting chats about friendship. * Guardian *

About The Author

Darren Chetty

Darren Chetty

Darren Chetty is a Welsh Indian South African Dutch Londoner. He teaches in primary schools and at university and writes for people of all ages. He loves football and music and collects children’s books, snow globes and toy robots.

Sandhya Prabhat

Sandhya Prabhat is an independent animator and illustrator based in the Bay Area, California, and is from Chennai, India. She holds an MFA Degree in Animation and Digital Arts from NYU Tisch School of the Arts Asia and a Bachelor’s Degree in Literature from Stella Maris College.

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