• Series: Frank and Bert

• Author/Illustrator: Chris Naylor-Ballesteros

• Theme: Friendship, Empathy, Winning & Losing, Emotional Intelligence

• Style: Humorous, with a clever and tender message

• Age: 4+ years

• Awards: ELNIPLEX Golden List 2023 (in the 4-7 years category)

It is a book ideal for teaching children vital social and emotional skills in a lighthearted way. Choose it if you want to discuss with your child:

• The importance of friendship that goes beyond winning and losing.

• What it feels like to keep losing (like Bert) and how the other person feels.

• The concept of giving chances and being kind, even when you are the best.

• Timeless Lesson: Conveys the powerful message that kindness and love for a friend are more valuable than always winning.

• Humor: The story is full of humor, especially in Bert's attempts to hide and Frank's funny obsession with finding everything.

• Illustration: Chris Naylor-Ballesteros once again uses his simple, expressive lines and bright colors, making the characters instantly lovable and the situations easily recognizable by children.

• Roles and Emotions: After reading, play hide and seek. Then, discuss how the child felt when they won and how they felt when they lost.

• The "Cheat" of Friendship: Discuss the moment when Frank thinks about giving Bert a "chance." Is it "bad" to let your friend win to make them happy? How is it different from real cheating?

• Hiding Places: Encourage the child to design their own "perfect" hiding places, like Bert, and rate them for their effectiveness.