{"product_id":"the-fruit-salad-friend-recipe-for-a-true-friend-paperback","title":"The Fruit Salad Friend: Recipe for a True Friend - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMaria Dismondy\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eKathryn Selbert\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChloe loves going to school, but the first few days of \u003cb\u003emiddle school felt different.\u003c\/b\u003e Chloe didn't understand why she wasn't invited to one of her classmates' birthday parties, \u003cb\u003eyet all the other girls did.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShe felt sad and left out. \u003cb\u003eThese feelings and experiences were all new to Chloe.\u003c\/b\u003e She was confused. She had all the ingredients of a great friend yet still wondered, \u003cb\u003e\"What do you do when friends don't treat you with kindness?\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out how this brave girl navigates the trials and tribulations that pop up on her way to \u003cb\u003ediscovering the recipe for lasting friendship.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen other kids aren't kind, will Chloe have the \u003cb\u003econfidence to stand up for herself?\u003c\/b\u003e Will she choose to \u003cb\u003esurround herself with friends who treat her well?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis sweet children's picture book gives boys and girls a realistic framework on how to handle challenging situations that commonly occur in friendships.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book comes with a \u003cb\u003efree Reader's Guide\u003c\/b\u003e for children. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website. Lesson plans, activities and discussion questions to allow parents, teachers and caregivers to \u003cb\u003eexplore the topic further and deepen comprehension.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe best book for addressing friendship issues in school.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Fruit Salad Friend by award-winning author Maria Dismondy carries the key message of \u003cb\u003econflict resolution, friendship and bullying\u003c\/b\u003e supported by the many advocates of positive parenting solutions. It's sure to round out your home or school library among other books that focus on \u003cb\u003ebeing left out, standing up to bullies and having confidence.\u003c\/b\u003e Like the work of \u003cb\u003eGabi Garcia (Listening to My Body) and Grace Byers (I Am Enough).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChloe is a great friend but quickly learns not everyone at school can say the same thing. By listening to her heart and staying true to herself, Chloe learns the values, traits and characteristics that truly matter when it comes to cooking up lasting friendships.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen \u003cb\u003eMaria Dismondy\u003c\/b\u003e was a little girl she was teased for her curly hair and favorite lunch-box fare, spaghetti in a hot dog bun. Many moons later, these and other real-life moments continue to fuel what is now her critically acclaimed children's book writing career. Maria has penned nine books featuring topics that range from anti-bullying to overcoming adversity, to friendship trials and tribulations, and beyond. Maria is dedicated to empowering those around her through her roles as author, teacher, public speaker, community leader, and friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.2 x 8.8 x 8.8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e March 14, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51772778447136,"sku":"9780997608526","price":10.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/8a8563ca9249aa278821bda870c28ada.webp?v=1780414045","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-fruit-salad-friend-recipe-for-a-true-friend-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}