Some friends need a great big hug to make them feel well.
Some prefer to be alone. Some listen, others tell…

How to Mend a Friend is a heartfelt picture book which touches on empathy, loss and friendship.

At times, we all feel a little bit broken. Karl’s simple text is a guide on How to Mend a Friend, whether it’s a friend with a broken toy, a broken heart, a loss they can’t explain or the sadness that comes when someone else eats the last cookie.

Featuring a child and an imaginary animal friend, children will find it easy to relate to the story throughout, whilst learning how they might support a friend who feels sad.