Book
The friendship guide / Dr. Jillian Roberts ; illustrated by Andrea Armstrong.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781459839311 (hardcover)
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations ; 24 cm
- Publisher: Victoria, B.C. : Orca Book Publishers, 2025.
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| Subject: | Friendship > Juvenile literature. Friendship in children > Juvenile literature. Interpersonal relations in children > Juvenile literature. |
| Genre: | Picture books. |
Available copies
- 1 of 2 copies available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 2 total copies.
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | J 302.34083 Rob | 31681030063663 | JNONFIC | Checked out | 05/17/2025 |
| Lakeshore Branch | J 302.34083 Rob | 31681030063671 | JNONFIC | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
The building blocks of being a good friend, from welcoming newcomers to being patient and kind, are outlined in a book by a child psychologist that will serve as a comforting and straightforward resource to guide readers toward a lifetime of beautiful friendships. Illustrations. - Orca Book Publishers
In this sweet picture book, respected child psychologist Jillian Roberts outlines the key building blocks of being a good friend. From welcoming newcomers to being patient and kind, this book will help set up readers for a lifetime of wonderful friendships. - Orca Book Publishers
Friendship is importantâand life would be so dull without it!
Friendships are essential for social-emotional learning and mental health, but sometimes children struggle with making and keeping friendships. In The Friendship Guide, child psychologist Jillian Roberts outlines central ideas on how to be the best friend you can be. Alongside each of the principles is a scenario showing how it relates to real lifeâat the playground, at the park, at school or on a playdate. For parents, guardians and kids themselves, it can be difficult to recognize what makes friendships work. With this book, readers will have a comforting and straightforward resource to help guide them toward a lifetime of beautiful friendships.
Praise for Jillian Roberts:
"This book handles a sensitive topic with kindness, compassion, and empathy...A good beginning look at how to broach a complicated topic that's filled with positivity and hope."âBooklist, for On the News
"Gentle but straightforward...[A] reassuring backdrop for the big questions being discussed." âPublishers Weekly, for What Happens When a Loved One Dies?
"A cheery and buoyant introduction to timely and imperative topics for young readers; especially useful in a guidance setting."âSchool Library Journal, for Under Our Clothes
Key Selling Points
- A comforting guide featuring helpful tips on friendship, with sample scenarios to help show readers that having good friends means being a good friend yourself.
- In the aftermath of pandemic lockdowns, and with kids' increasing reliance on technology, kids' social skills could use a boost. This book makes the perfect resource for parents, caregivers and teachers looking for structure on how to discuss friendship, manners and values.
- Features an author's note with a selection of friendship-building activities for the classroom and at home.
- Andrea Armstrong's charming, warm and sweet illustrations encourage young readers to engage with the book.
- Dr. Jillian Roberts is a well-respected child psychologist, author, professor and mother, as well as a regular contributor to Today's Parent, Global News and the CBC, whose advice is based on research and a wealth of experience.
