What Do You Think?: How to Agree to Disagree and Still Be Friends — Matthew Syed — Book

What Do YOU Think?: How to agree to disagree and still be friends by Matthew Syed is a thoughtful, friendly paperback designed for children who want to find their voice and navigate tricky conversations with kindness. Perfect for parents, teachers, and young readers aged 7–12 (and anyone teaching social skills), this brand new book helps kids learn how to disagree without falling out — a vital life skill in classrooms, playgrounds, and at home.

Title in this Set: What Do YOU Think?: How to agree to disagree and still be friends by Matthew Syed
Condition: BRAND NEW
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781526364937

This is the third children's book from bestselling mindset author and two-time Olympian Matthew Syed. Building on the success of You Are Awesome, Syed uses clear examples, playful scenarios, and practical advice to teach young readers how to speak up with confidence, listen with curiosity, and handle differences respectfully. The tone is encouraging rather than preachy — ideal for children who avoid disagreements, feel embarrassed when they change their mind, or get overwhelmed by other people's opinions.

What you'll find inside

• Real-life scenarios: Short, relatable scenes show common disagreements between friends, siblings, and classmates and how they can be resolved without hurt feelings.
• Practical tools: Simple strategies and phrases children can use to express their point of view, ask good questions, and admit when they’re unsure.
• Growth-mindset framing: Tips that echo Matthew Syed’s award-winning ideas on learning from mistakes, staying curious, and building resilience.

Matthew Syed is one of the world’s most influential thinkers on high performance in a fast-changing world. A former England table tennis number one and two-time Olympian, Syed brings sports, business, and education insights to young readers in a friendly, experienced voice. He is a bestselling author (Bounce, Black Box Thinking, The Greatest) and a multi-award-winning journalist and broadcaster — credentials that add trust and real-world authority to this children’s series.

Benefits at a glance

• Builds communication skills and emotional intelligence
• Encourages confident, kind expression — great for shy children
• Teaches respectful disagreement and active listening
• Easy-to-read paperback edition for home, school, or travel
• From a bestselling author trusted by parents and educators

Use this book for bedtime reading, class discussions, character education lessons, or as a gift for a young person learning social skills. What Do YOU Think? turns awkward moments into learning opportunities and shows that changing your mind or holding a different view doesn’t have to end a friendship — it can make relationships stronger. A practical, reassuring, and beautifully simple guide, this paperback edition is an ideal addition to family bookshelves, classroom libraries, or as a thoughtful gift for curious kids.