Thank you to Kelsey and Book Publicity Services for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book. This is the first book in the Ducky Friends Social Skills Book Series and after reading this book, I'm looking forward to reading the second book in this series.
Jovi is a Giraffe. He is liked by all and is known to all, but he has trouble making friends and he doesn't know why no one wants to be his friend. When we follow Jovi through his day, we understand that there is some awkwardness in his interactions with other animals. After walking for some time, Jovi reaches the water fountain in Omiti Park and meets Limbani the Lion. When the lion tries talking to Jovi, it again ends in an awkward response from Jovi.
Limbani asks Jovi, why does he look at the trees and the ground instead of looking at whom he was communicating? Jovi finally agrees to Limbani that he is too shy to make eye contact while talking to others. Limbani advises Jovi that when he does that he seems to be disinterested in the chat and that is the reason why he doesn't have any friends at all! Limbani being a good friend, helps Jovi practice communicating with eye contact so that he would be more confident while doing it with others.
📚 This story teaches kids the value of eye contact while communicating to anyone, in a fun and playful way.
📚 Charming and adorable illustrations which are very lively.
📚 Recommended for kids ages 5+
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