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How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them

How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them

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by Laurie Krasny Brown; illus. Marc Brown | Explore by Age Range: 4–6 | Explore by Need: Social Skills

This friendly dinosaur guide offers young children clear examples of how to make — and keep — friends. It introduces boundaries, emotional cues, and repair after conflict, all with warm humor and straightforward language.

Why we love it:

🦕 Supports emerging social navigation skills

💬 Breaks down complex dynamics into kid-friendly ideas

🤝 Useful for practicing friendship at home or in class

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