Play Games with Me

Play a bunch of different games in this playdate-in-a-book with small learnings and tender moments.

This board book series invites young readers to take part in a playdate of their choice, thereby empowering them with autonomy and validation. In this third book, the indoor playdate models balanced and shared play, creating a positive experience that will provide readers with a reference for what caring and considered friendship looks like. Many toddlers and preschoolers consistently ask for someone to play with them, and this book provides just that for the quieter moments of the day. Simple language and gentle questions will help children develop their social skills by practicing conversations, all while engaging them in fun and familiar activities.

Kat Chen is the author of several bestselling contemporary and historical romance books, under the pseudonym, Jade Lee. She also serves on the advisory board for Books for Newborns. After becoming a grandmother and spending most of her free time helping with “the fun stuff”—conversations, crayons, and crawling—she was inspired to delve into children’s books and help kids master the art of simple conversation through shared play. She lives in Illinois with her family.

Lorraine Nam is an illustrator based in Brooklyn, New York. She was born in Philadelphia and spent her childhood drawing pictures and folding origami to pass the time at her parents’ jewelry store. She now spends her days combining those two loves to create her illustrations. She is the illustrator of the picture book biography on Neil deGrasse Tyson, Look Up With Me, and Wei Skates On, by Olympic Gold Medalist Nathan Chen.