Nonfiction Friendship

In this book Etan explores the themes of co-operative and supportive behavior between individuals, as well as what sometimes goes wrong in our relationships with one another. With numerous openings in the text for discussion, What Is a Friend? will help children cultivate the critical thinking required for understanding the complex dynamics of personal interactions. This book will become an important part of any child’s library, and a valuable resource for parents, educators, and child-life professionals.

There are many reasons why some people make friends easily and others do not have many friends. What is a friend? A friend is someone you respect and care about. People who help and talk to each other can be friends. What do you think a true friend is?

Jordan’s class has a new student. Jordan wants to talk to her, but she can only speak Spanish! With the help of his mother, Jordan will learn a lot and make a new friend, too. This book comes with over 30 different Spanish words and phrases, so you can learn along with Jordan.

This beautifully illustrated work captivates listeners as it chronicles life as a process and a journey. When we slow down and take one step at a time, we are better able to navigate and embrace life’s unlimited possibilities with grace and confidence. One Step in Front of the Other offers a poignant message not only for the young, but for all ages.

A simple tale of love and friendship to warm your heart. Award-winning author and designer Shaila Abdullah teams up with her 10-year-old daughter Aanyah to bring you this heartwarming tale of a little girl who forms a close bond with a child with cerebral palsy. The girl finds that through her art, she can reach her special friend Suhana.

Dogs have faithfully followed humans into combat since the dawn of time. At first they simply provided emotional support. As soldiers found ways to use the canines' remarkable senses of smell and hearing, their bond deepened. The military working dog team was born. Today, dog teams are active across all branches of the military.

What sound does a giraffe make? One giraffe on the Serengeti plains is feeling sad about not having a sound of its own. Little does the giraffe know that it's about to learn an important lesson from an unlikely place. Join the giraffe on a fun and heartwarming journey, written in rhyme, about not comparing oneself to others. See how the different animals in the story, including a leopard, an eagle and a wise little mouse, help each other and become friends.

Lexi and Her Unicorn Glitter Puff and Fairy Friends Have Fun is about Lexi and how she travels around with her unicorn Glitter Puff and fairy friends. They always laugh, make cakes, visit amazing places, and experience so much fun. The roses taste like chocolate, and kangaroos are seen in the clouds. They even turn a mean troll into a sweet troll.

Tres niños multirraciales de 7 años se hacen amigos de un ser especial con poderes sobrenaturales de una parte encantada de la Antártida: Cubbie Azul, de 3 pulgadas de alto y su perro, Punto. Cubbie y Punto aprenden el verdadero significado de la amistad y cómo resolver pequeños y grandes problemas, mientras les enseñan a los niños mensajes sutiles sobre lo que está bien y lo que está mal, y que a veces se encuentran aliados improbables entre seres que parecen tener las mayores diferencias.

Martina Navratilova and Chris Evert come from completely different places and play tennis in completely different ways. Chrissie is the all-American girl: practiced, poised, with perfect technique. Martina hails from Czechoslovakia, a Communist country, and her game is ruled by emotion. Everything about them is different, except for one thing: they both want to be the best. But as their intense rivalry grows, something else begins to swing into place, and a friendship forms that will outlast all their tennis victories.

In der ersten Geschichte des dritten Teils geht es darum, wie sich die sechs besten Freundinnen kennengelernt haben und wie sie mit Hilfsbereitschaft, gegenseitiger Unterstützung und Vertrauen sofort eine Basis für wahre Freundschaft schafften… und was ein Kindergarten voller Schlamm damit zu tun hat.

BFF, Ida och Emma är bästa vänner för alltid! I skolan är de oskiljaktiga och gör allt tillsammans. Men så kommer den nya tjejen Vilda in i deras klass och Ida och Vilda kommer bra överens.

It’s Kiki’s first day of school, and she’s ready to go! Her backpack is full, and she’s picked the perfect bow to wear. Even better? Her brothers, Nicky and Ricky, are going to be with her all day! But wait a minute—why are Nicky and Ricky going to another classroom? Kiki’s excitement rapidly turns to nerves, but as her different classmates begin to share their favorite things, Kiki learns that as long as she’s herself, she can always make new friends.

Often, children (sometimes even adults) have the misconception that one needs to be talented to be noticed, but the truth is that most of us are simply too shy to take the first step. This book helps children see this basic life truth in the most wondrous light.

Speckerl isst den ganzen Tag Wurstsemmeln und bröselt alles an. Sein Freund Steckerl mag das gar nicht und läuft mit seinem Handstaubsauger jedem Brösel hinterher. Fleckerl, der dritte Freund, liegt am liebsten faul in seiner Hängematte. Eines Tages bekommt er einen Brief von seiner Tante und sie besuchen sie am Meer. Doch Speckerl fällt bei der Muschelsuche in eine tiefe Grube und alle suchen ihn! Ob sie ihn finden? Eine lustige Urlaubsgeschichte mit spannendem Schluss für alle Kinder und "neugierigen Nosn" die gern Muscheln sammeln.

Speckerl, Fleckerl und Steckerl sind im Garten. Die Sonne scheint und Steckerl hängt die frische Wäsche auf. Speckerl und Fleckerl spielen Kirschkernfangen, dabei geschieht das Unglück und Speckerl beißt sich den Zahn aus. Jetzt muss er schnell zum Zahnarzt! Doch er hat große Angst, weil er mit seinem dicken Popo in keinen Zahnarztsessel passt. Ein neuer Zahnarzt ist in der Stadt, ob er Speckerl helfen kann? Eine lustige Zahnarztgeschichte für alle "neugierigen Nosn" die brav Zähne putzen.

This is a story about an iguana that enjoys his daily routine. One day, something happens to him that turns his life upside down. It is not until he meets a new friend that he is able to put his life back together and learn the meaning of true friendship.

This special edition audio set of Found and Loved - from Sally Lloyd-Jones and Jago, the team behind the beloved and best-selling The Jesus Storybook Bible - overflows with love, comfort, and hope, and is sure to bring joy to listeners young and old. Inspired by Psalm 23 and the Lord’s Prayer, Sally Lloyd-Jones’ engaging text brings God’s Word to life like never before. Cuddle up with your little one as you both discover “God’s Neverstopping, Never Giving Up, Unbreaking, Always and Forever Love.”

Cora loves dogs. One of her favorite places in the whole world is the dog park. Here, she gets to know dogs of all shapes and sizes. Some love to be patted, some love to be scratched behind the ears, and others prefer to play ball. Cora loves them all. When Cora gets her own dog, Dot, she is so excited to go to the dog park and meet all her friends. But she soon learns that not everyone loves the dog park quite as much as Cora does herself...

Mya is a bright little girl. She loves to learn and explore, but most of all, she loves meeting new friends. Could the school be the place for her? Follow Mya as she discovers what it's like to be a preschooler.