You Can Be a Friend (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781416997719)

A new children's book written by parents extraordinaire Tony and Lauren Dungy You Can Be a Friend is the first title in Tony and Lauren Dungy's series of children's books which feature inspirational stories that remind kids of the importance of family, friends, and self-confidence. In this story, Jade has been planning to have her birthday party at a water park, but her new friend, Hannah, is in a wheelchair. Now Jade has a decision to make: is it more important to keep her party where she planned, or to make sure all her friends have fun? Tony and Lauren Dungy present this subtly beautiful story, which will help any parent explain that having limitations can never limit the boundaries of friendship.

Author: Lauren Dungy, Tony Dungy
ISBN-10: 1416997717
ISBN-13: 9781416997719
Publisher: Little Simon Inspirations
Language: English
Published: 01/11/2011
Pages: 32
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 11.25h x 8.75w x 0.40d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.5
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 144310 / You Can Be a Friend

Award: Christopher Awards - Winner

Review Citation(s):
School Library Journal 04/01/2011 pg. 142
Publishers Weekly 02/14/2011
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2011 pg. 313 - Below Average, With Minor Flaw