Circle of Three: Enough Friendship to Go Around

by Elizabeth Brokamp (2008, Magination Press, 9.95)
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Friendships of three come with the own problems, like feeling left out, having to choose one friend over another, and feeling jealous when other people come into your circle. Lindsey, Bella, and Kate go through these and other problems--fighting, making amends, finding solutions, and becoming better friends. Color. Grades 2-6. [8” x 10”...40 pages]

Our Friendship Rules

by Peggy Moss & Dee Dee Tardif (2007, Tilbury House, 16.95/hardback)
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Alexandra and Jenny have been best friends for a long time. But when Alexandra is momentarily dazzled by the glamour of a new girl at school, she's willing to do almost anything to get to be the cool girl's friend. Ultimately, she tells Jenny's biggest, most important secret and just like that, Alexandra is in! But when Alexandra realizes what it feels like to lose her best friend, and sees the hurt she's caused, she knows she has make things right. Color. Grades 3-6. [9” x 10”...32 pages]

Rabbit's Gift

by George Shannon (2007, Harcourt Children's Books, 16.00/hardback)
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With the help of a turnip, four forest animals get to the true root of friendship in this heartwarming picture book. Color. Grades PreK-3. [10” x 10”...32 pages]

The Rat and the Tiger

by Keiko Kasza (2007, Puffin, 6.99)
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With appealing illustrations and a simple text, this classic tale by Kasza delivers a valuable lesson about friendship in a heartwarming story about natural enemies who are best friends. Full color. Grades PreK-3. [8.5” x 10”...32 pages]

How To Lose All Your Friends

by Nancy Carlson (1994, Puffin, 5.99)
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If you don't want any friends, just be sure to follow this advice: never smile, never share, and if you don't get your own way, be sure to whine! The author of I Like Me! (5.99) presents her guide to boosting self-esteem and uplifting spirits. Color. Grades K-3. [7” x 9”...32 pages]

A Rainbow of Friends

by P.K. Hallinan (2005, Ideals Publications, 3.95)
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A story in verse about how all friends are special and valuable regardless of differences or difficulties. It reminds children to celebrate their differences. Hallinan shows that celebrating the uniqueness of others enriches our lives and makes the world a better place. Color. Grades K-3. [8” x 8”...32 pages]

Alicia's Best Friends

by Lisa Jahn-Clough (2003, Houghton Mifflin, 15.00)
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Alicia has four friends, and her friends are great, but when she decides to throw a best friends party, they all want to know which one of them is her best friend. How can she pick one, when each one of them is uniquely special to her? With characteristic emotional honesty and a little creativity, Alicia finds her own wonderful way of solving the happy dilemma of being blessed with not one, but many, best friends. Color. Grades K-3. [8.5” x 8.5”...32 pages]

The English Roses

by Madonna (2003, Penguin, 19.95/hardback)
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The first of five children's books written by international superstar Madonna, this is a story about slumber parties, jealousy, fairy godmothers, and friendship; about feeling green with envy, blue with loneliness, pink with embarrassment, purple with rage, and how to find true-blue friends. Color. Grades K-5. [8.5” x 10.5”...48 pages]

A Smart Girl's Guide to Friendship Troubles

by Patti Criswell, (2003, Pleasant Company, 9.95)
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From backstabbing to bullying to just being out, here’s advice for girls about friendship problems. Includes great tips, quizzes, and stories about girls who have solved their friendship problems. Color. Grades 3-8. [5.5" x 9.5"...87 pages]

A Bug, a Bear, and a Boy Go to School

by David McPhail (1998, Scholastic, 3.99)
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The bug, the bear, and the boy, though very different from each other, are good friends. Together they celebrate the quiet joys of friendship. Color. Grades K-2. [6” x 9”...32 pages]

Hug Me

by Patti Stren (2002, HarperCollins, 14.89/hardback)
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Poor Elliot Kravitz wants a friend to hug more than anything. But who wants to hug a porcupine? Elliot runs around embracing telephone poles and parking meters before he finds a true friend. Color. Grades K-5. [7” x 10”...32 pages]

Twyla Tulip and Her Talking Toes

by Betsy Davidson (1999, MarCo, 7.95)
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The story of a lonely girl. She was lonely because she had no friends. Then, something happened to change her life. Her toes began talking. Biggy, Iggy, Ziggy, Twiggy, and Moish showed Twyla what she had to do to make friends. Grades 1-3.[8.5” x 11”...16 pages]

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