Did you know your brain treats loneliness like physical pain? That kindness releases chemicals that make YOU feel good? That "sorry" is just the first plank in building a bridge back to someone you've hurt?Your child has friends. But do they truly understand friendship?"How It Feels & How It Works: A World of Friends" is the children's book that teaches the invisible skills behind human connection, giving kids aged 6-10 the language to understand relationships and the tools to nurture them.Meet Connector Leo Curio - Your Child's Guide to RelationshipsLeo is back for his final adventure! The curious chameleon who changes color with his feelings has traded his inventor's goggles for a Heart Compass and Friendship Thread. Together with Leo, readers discover that connection isn't magic-it's a skill that can be learned.Through memorable analogies and gentle science, children learn: ✅ The Laser & The Spotlight - Why some friends focus deeply while others notice everything✅ The Iceberg - How to understand the hidden reasons behind people's feelings✅ The Invisible Bucket - Why kindness fills YOUR heart, not just theirs✅ The Shoe Shop - Why fair means getting what you NEED, not getting the same✅ The House of You - How to set boundaries while still being kind✅ The Tangle - Why fights happen and how to untie them instead of pulling harder✅ The Bridge Builder - The three steps to a real apology that actually heals✅ The Empty Chair - Why being left out hurts so much✅ The Orchestra - How different strengths make teams stronger✅ The Foggy Window - How curiosity clears confusion about people who are different✅ The Invisible Helpers - The hundreds of people holding up your life right nowMore Than a Book - A Foundation for Emotional IntelligenceThe String Theory (make the invisible web visible with yarn)The Feeling Detective (discover the reasons behind emotions)The Bucket Filler (do a secret kind act and notice how YOU feel)The Fairness Test (learn to tell the difference between unfair and different)The Gatekeeper (practice saying no kindly)The Time-Out Signal (create a code with friends for when fights get hot)The Real Sorry (build a three-plank bridge)The Chair Filler (look for someone sitting alone)The Strength Spotter (notice what different people are good at)The New Hello (learn to say hello in a new language)The Thank-You Hunt (count the helpers behind everyday objects)The Community Map (draw your personal web of connections)Why Parents, Teachers & Families Love This Book