Book
One morning, Pebbles the duck goes out to the letterbox and finds a letter from Fluffybum inviting her to a party by the lake. But instead of excitement, Pebbles feels scared and upset because large groups of people frighten her. She seeks advice from her pals: Ralph, who tells her not to worry; Otty, who reminds her that everyone does silly things; and Paddy, who simply listens to her worries. As she weighs the risk of being laughed at versus the fun she might have, Pebbles finally decides that she will not let her fears stop her and accepts the invitation. The book teaches children that they can face their fears and that true friends will always be there to help.
Key Themes
Overcoming fear, managing social anxiety, the importance of listening, and the joy of friendship.
The party host! He is the friend who invited everyone to his party.
The main star! She loves getting mail, but when she got a party invite, she felt upset and scared of big groups.
The friend who is a great listener! He tells Pebbles that the things she is worried about probably won’t happen at all.
Pebbles’ first stop for advice! He is excited about the party and tells Pebbles she is worrying too much.
The friend who helps Pebbles smile! He says that doing silly things is what makes parties so fun.