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My Friend Maggie Hardcover – Picture Book, August 9, 2016

by Hannah E. Harrison (Author)
4.8 out of 5 stars 105 ratings
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A sweet and heart-tugging story about bullying, friendship, and fitting in, perfect for readers of Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon
 
Paula and Maggie have been friends forever. Paula thinks Maggie is the best—until mean girl Veronica says otherwise. Suddenly, Paula starts to notice that Maggie is big and clumsy, and her clothes are sort of snuggish. Rather than sticking up for Maggie, Paula ignores her old friend and plays with Veronica instead. Luckily, when Veronica turns on Paula, Maggie’s true colors shine through.   
 
This moving friendship story has all the heart and emotion of The Giving Tree and Kevin Henkes's Chrysanthemum. The gorgeous artwork and important message make this a book to treasure. It’s truly a classic in the making.  

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    40 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    400L
  6. Dimensions
    10.3 x 0.35 x 10.2 inches
  7. Publisher
    Dial Books
  8. Publication date
    August 9, 2016
  9. ISBN-10
    0525429166
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0525429166
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PreS-Gr 1—Paula (a beaver) and Maggie (an elephant) have been friends forever, and though they're worlds apart in terms of size and abilities, they enjoy being together—whether they are taking silly pictures in a photo booth or splashing in the mud. Then one day, Veronica (a dog) manages to divide the two pals, but not for long. After a brief yet hurtful period of disloyalty, Paula is surprised to find that she can still rely on Maggie to be the best friend ever. As in Nancy Carlson's books and the collaborations by Helen Lester and Lynn Munsinger, the focus is on life issues such as feelings, moral character, and self-esteem. This time she aptly addresses peer pressure and its influence on friendships. Enhancing the enlightening tale, Harrison's exemplary acrylic paintings of anthropomorphic animals serve as valuable information in helping children recognize facial expressions. VERDICT The trials of friendship and the early vestiges of mean girl culture are well portrayed in this recommended purchase; perfect for storytime or one-on-one sharing.—Gaye Hinchliff, King County Library System, WA

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* "Harrison tells her story with touching and expert restraint, and...shows a deeply sympathetic understanding of the simultaneously fragile and powerful emotions of children." — Publishers Weekly, starred review

"Harrison's straightforward, first-person text...conveys a wealth of emotion." — Kirkus Reviews

"The trials of friendship and the early vestiges of mean girl culture are well portrayed in this recommended purchase; perfect for storytime or one-on-one sharing." — School Library Journal

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dial Books
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 9, 2016
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0525429166
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0525429166
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.3 x 0.35 x 10.2 inches
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 3
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 400L
  • Best Sellers Rank: #171,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 105 ratings

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Customers find the book's illustrations poignant, with one noting how they capture emotions on the animals. Moreover, the book is super simple to read for kids, with one customer mentioning it's ideal for teaching about bullying. Additionally, customers praise the story's quality and its ability to teach empathy and friendship.

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Customers appreciate the illustrations in the book, describing them as poignant, with one customer noting how they capture emotions to the core.

"this is such a great book! the illustrations are perfect and you can see the emotions on the animals. this is a must for any child." Read more

"...The words are simplistic but the illustrations convey deep emotions. My child asks for it often and is tuned into the group dynamics." Read more

"...The illustrations are just beautiful and capture emotion to the core!" Read more

"Great illustrations an ideal way to teach young kids about bullying." Read more

7 customers mention "Readability"7 positive0 negative

Customers find the book easy to read, with one customer noting it's super simple for kids and another mentioning it's ideal for teaching about bullying.

"...The words are simplistic but the illustrations convey deep emotions. My child asks for it often and is tuned into the group dynamics." Read more

"This book is so good and so important for young readers. It teaches love between friends even when it's hard, and that hurts can be healed...." Read more

"Great illustrations an ideal way to teach young kids about bullying." Read more

"Cute friendship book. Super simple to read for kids that staring to read." Read more

7 customers mention "Teaches empathy"7 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate how the book teaches empathy and friendship, with one customer noting its effectiveness in illustrating how girls bully, while another highlights its value in teaching acceptance.

"...Such a true to life story that teaches empathy and friendship. The illustrations are just beautiful and capture emotion to the core!" Read more

"This book is so good and so important for young readers. It teaches love between friends even when it's hard, and that hurts can be healed...." Read more

"...education (mostly on the spectrum) and this book is incredible for teaching acceptance and celebrating friends who may look and act a little..." Read more

"Cute friendship book. Super simple to read for kids that staring to read." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, with one customer highlighting its moral message.

"Another incredible story by Hannah! This story is sooo touching and actually made me cry...." Read more

"Beautiful illustrations to go with an amazing story." Read more

"Hannah Harrison is an incredible artist and a great story teller. We've loved her other books, so we were keen to buy this one too...." Read more

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  • Travelin' Mamma
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book about bullying
    Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2018
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    This is terrific! Maggie is an elephant; her best friend is a woodchuck. The popular girls at school, led by a “mean girl,” decide Maggie is clumsy and uncool and cannot sit with them at lunch. The woodchuck ignores her friend Maggie—friends since birth—so she can be part of the popular crowd. When the “mean girl” starts making fun of the woodchuck’s teeth and all the other kids are laughing, Maggie, despite everything, comes to defend her. The woodchuck realizes that Maggie is her true friend and decides true friendship is more important than popularity. The words are simplistic but the illustrations convey deep emotions. My child asks for it often and is tuned into the group dynamics.
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  • Paige Murray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible book!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2025
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    Another incredible story by Hannah! This story is sooo touching and actually made me cry. Such a true to life story that teaches empathy and friendship. The illustrations are just beautiful and capture emotion to the core!
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  • L. Bryant
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Beautiful Book
    Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2019
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    This book is so good and so important for young readers. It teaches love between friends even when it's hard, and that hurts can be healed. Maggie is an exemplary and loving character that children can rally behind. I highly recommend this one.
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  • Mallory
    5.0 out of 5 stars Cute book about bullying
    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2021
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    Great illustrations an ideal way to teach young kids about bullying.
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  • Jonna Pickard
    5.0 out of 5 stars Read this to your children
    Reviewed in the United States on July 3, 2022
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    I teach K-2 special education (mostly on the spectrum) and this book is incredible for teaching acceptance and celebrating friends who may look and act a little different.
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  • yvonne
    5.0 out of 5 stars A must read for adults as well as children
    Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2019
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    Beautiful illustrations to go with an amazing story.
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  • Kate
    4.0 out of 5 stars Hannah Harrison for the win!
    Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2017
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    Hannah Harrison is an incredible artist and a great story teller. We've loved her other books, so we were keen to buy this one too. As an adult, I thought the story wrapped up a little too quickly at the end, but otherwise, it's a great purchase.
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  • dfight
    5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Read book about bullying
    Reviewed in the United States on October 4, 2016
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    Unkind words have a way of infecting people's ideas ... even when they are about your best friend. But true friends stand up for one another and don't allow others to pick on their friends. The illustrations are so poignant I teared up just looking at them. The sadness expressed on Maggie's face says it all. This book should be in every elementary school library
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Magnifiques illustrations et une belle histoire
    Reviewed in France on July 28, 2018
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    Offert à la fille pour ses 2 ans après avoir découvert Bernice boude je cherchait un livre du même auteur en anglais.
    Les dessins sont absolument magnifiques.
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