Friends: Making Them & Keeping Them (American Girl) (Paperback)

by Patti Kelley Criswell (Author), Stacy Peterson (Illustrator) "Making a new friend takes time and even a little courage, but its worth it because good friends are like . . . a sunny..." (more)
Key Phrases: friend qualities

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Product Description
FRIENDS gives girls everything they need to know about making new friends and making the most of the friendships they already have. The interactive book is full of quizzes, crafts, and thoughtful advice, including tips and true friendship stories from girls. Five mini posters are bound at the back of the book for girls to tear out and share with friends!

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Paperback: 80 pages
• Publisher: American Girl Publishing Inc; Pap/Pstr edition (August 21, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1593691548
• ISBN-13: 978-1593691547
• Product Dimensions: 7 x 6.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #6,386 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Big hit, January 18, 2008

By	C. Knight (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My niece is 9 and I gave this to her as one of her Christmas gifts. She loves her other books from the American Girl series and this one is no exception. She began reading it immediately and then discussing it with me. It was a big hit! And it seems very practical and useful for helping young girls navigate those early relationships with friends.

9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Oh, you gotta have friends!, February 12, 2008

By	J. Arena (Williamsburg, VA) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

Bette Middler sang about it -- You gotta have friends! American Girl will explain it all to the tween in your life: how to meet friends, keep friends, avoid arguments, and keep on having fun through it all!

This book is a must have for girls and their families. Conversations will be started, communication will grow, and happiness will abound. Now, what could be wrong with that?

This book is filled with wonderful illustrations that underscore the lively writing.

Absolutely recommended!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book , June 15, 2007

By	Jana K. Edwards Upshaw "Pediatrician/Mom" (Charleston SC) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My [....] and I are really enjoying reading this book. While it is aimed, I think, at slightly older girls, We are reading it and talking about how to handle certain situations, how to start up conversations with girls you don't know, etc. I think it is a great starting point for girls who are just starting to be faced with girlie friendship dilemmas.