Finding Friends, Resolving Conflicts -- 5 terrific new books, and 2 old favorites (ages 4-9)

One of the constant themes we talk about in our school library is friendship. How can we be a good friend? What happens when conflict arises? How do friends resolve their differences? This week I'd like to share five terrific new books that all deal with friendship, and two old favorites. These all work best for early elementary -- ranging from kindergarten up through early third grade. Several are chapter books, but others are picture books.

• Friendshape, by Amy Krouse Rosenthal & Tom Lichtenheld
• The Story of Diva & Flea, by Mo Willems & Tony DiTerlizzi
• Ballet Cat: The Totally Secret Secret, by Bob Shea
• Little Rhino: My New Team, by Ryan Howard and Krystle Howard
• Dory and the Real True Friend, by Abby Hanlon
• Yo! Yes? by Chris Raschka
• My Best Friend, by Mary Ann Rodman and E.B. Lewis

Make sure you stop by on Tuesday for a giveaway of The Story of Diva & Flea. This new short chapter book comes out on October 13th, but you'll get an early glimpse and a chance to win a copy here.

Do you have any favorite friendship books that you like reading with children? What helps them think about how friends work through problems? I'd love to hear of books that your families or classrooms have enjoyed.

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