Is the first story in the My Best Friends series, a heartwarming children’s picture book about friendship, kindness and belonging. It celebrates childhood, imagination and the early friendships that help children grow their confidence, empathy and sense of belonging.
Ali, Kai and Max at the Playground Full book Read-along!
After Reading the Book Activities
Simple, guided activities designed to help children connect with the story through play, conversation, and shared moments.
Each activity builds on a key part of Ali, Kai and Max at the Playground and supports early friendship skills, empathy, and imagination in ways that feel natural and easy to use at home, in classrooms, or in libraries.
The activities are:
Age-appropriate for children 3–8
Designed for parents, carers, and educators
Easy to run with no special materials
Focused on connection, confidence, and caring
Use them straight after reading the book or revisit them anytime to keep the story alive beyond the page.