Barnaby Bright and the Left-Out Wobble

A gentle picture book that helps children find their own way in when a group leaves them out.

Barnaby Bright ran over to help build the best pretend clubhouse ever — sticks for walls, a leaf for a roof.

"Sorry," said one of the kids. "It's already full." And they went right back to building.

Then the Wobble appears.

This time, it is blue and small, curling Barnaby's shoulders inward, trying to make him disappear.

Barnaby Bright and the Left-Out Wobble is a warm, honest story that helps young children understand that feeling excluded — even unintentionally — is completely normal, and that there's a better path forward than trying to win a way back in.

As Barnaby learns to name his feeling, take a deep breath, and turn toward his own interests instead, children discover that the best friendships often start somewhere completely unexpected.

Why families will love this book:

• Helps children process being excluded or left out
• Gently explores belonging without villainizing the other kids
• Encourages redirecting toward one's own interests rather than seeking approval
• Builds confidence without dismissing children's feelings
• Models a real, evidence-informed path to new friendships
• Filled with warmth, humour, imagination, and lovable characters

Perfect for children who are:

• Navigating playground or classroom exclusion
• Feeling left out of a group
• Building social confidence and resilience
• Learning that one "no" doesn't mean no to everything
• Discovering the value of their own interests and ideas

Ideal for talking through a tough playground day, building social resilience, or anytime a child needs reassurance that they'll find their people.

Product Details

Recommended Age: 3–6 years
Format: Paperback Picture Book
Pages: 32 full-colour pages
Size: 8.5 × 8.5 inches
Language: English
Series: Book Six of the Barnaby Bright series

A gentle story that reminds every child that the best friendships often start somewhere unexpected.

Help your little one build confidence and find their own way in. Order your copy today.

Please note: Cover and interior artwork shown are concept illustrations. The final printed edition may differ slightly.