Fruit Salad Friend, The: Recipe for A True Friend - Softcover

Dismondy; Maria; Selbert; Kathryn

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0997608528 ISBN 13: 9780997608526

Publisher: Cardinal Rule Press, 2022

Synopsis

Chloe loves going to school, but the first few days of middle school felt different. Chloe didn't understand why she didn't get invited to one of her classmates' birthday parties, when all the other girls did.  She felt sad and left out. These feelings and experiences were all new to Chloe. She was confused. She had all the ingredients of a great friend yet still wondered, 'What do you do when friends don't treat you with kindness?' Find out how this brave girl navigates the trials and tribulations that pop up on her way to discovering the recipe for lasting friendship. When other kids aren't kind, will Chloe have the confidence to stand up for herself? Will she choose to surround herself with friends who treat her well?This sweet children's picture book gives boys and girls a realistic framework on how to handle challenging situations that commonly occur in friendships. The Fruit Salad Friend by award-winning author Maria Dismondy carries the key message of conflict resolution, friendship and bullying 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 being left out, standing up to bullies and having confidence. This includes the work of Gabi Carcie (Listening to My Body) and Grace Byers (I Am Enough). This book comes with a free Reader's Guide for children. The guide contains activities asking children to list the characteristics of a good friend, write a book review, categorize the actions of others as friendly or not friendly and more. The guide is available for free download from the publisher website.

About this title

About the Author

When Maria Dismondy 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.

From the Back Cover

Chloe 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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cardinal Rule Press
• Publication date: 2022
• ISBN 10: 0997608528
• ISBN 13: 9780997608526
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 32