A nervous laugh, a shy hello, when meeting people we don’t know. When Bear arrives, will he want to leave? Can Chicken and Pickle put him at ease?A new town or class or sports team too. When you are new, what do YOU do?The Chicken and Pickle series are more than just great stories. These books are also filled with fun activities, thought provoking work sheets and critical conversation topics that ignite a fire for social and emotional learning.Use this book to start a conversation on -Ways to meet new people-Extrovert vs. Introvert -Overcoming Shyness -Boundary Setting -Making others feel welcomed-Favorite Things -Learning your child’s meeting style