Personalised book about encouraging a friend: your child and the Wobbly Wheels

What happens in your child and the Wobbly Wheels

1. Your child hears a scooter rattle on the playground path.
2. A new friend explains that the wheels feel too wobbly.
3. Your child suggests starting slowly beside the grass.
4. They practise one push, then two, with your child cheering gently.
5. The friend rolls along proudly, and the two scooter side by side.

How the first page could read

At the playground, your child heard a small rattle by the path. A new friend held a scooter with one foot on the ground and a worried look on their face. “The wheels keep wobbling,” they said. Your child looked at the wide, sunny space ahead and had an idea.

Your child’s name, look and little details replace these words, and the whole story is written for their age.

Why this story works

For ages three to six, this playground story keeps kindness practical and easy to spot. Your child does not take over the scooter or hurry the new friend; instead, they notice the problem, stay close and make room for small attempts. The repeated scooter practice gives young children clear language for encouraging someone, such as trying slowly, taking another go and noticing progress. Familiar details, including the path, grass and playground sounds, make the situation feel close to everyday play. It is a gentle choice for reading before a park visit, a playdate or starting somewhere new.

Reading it together

• Pause when the friend feels unsure and ask your child what kind words might help.
• Invite your child to copy the one-push, two-push pattern with their hands as you read.
• After the story, talk about one time your child could stay nearby and encourage someone this week.

Suggested art style: Storybook watercolour

Soft watercolour playground scenes suit the calm pacing of patient practice and small successes. A sidekick idea: Pip, a patient pigeon watching from the fence. You can pick any of the four styles and change the details in the form.