Nonfiction Friendship

Whiz through the marvellous menagerie of imagination, from honey-hungry bears to hand-holding otters, snowy white owls to not-so-scary monsters. These tales focus on love, friendship and belonging, laced with gentle humour and heart-warming messages—the perfect incentive for little ones to get an early night’s sleep!

Jay reads Braille. Sam uses a wheelchair. Ben has Down syndrome. In this series, young listeners can learn more about how to be a good friend to friends with different capabilities and conditions.

A simple tale of love and friendship to warm your heart. Award-winning author and designer Shaila Abdullah teams up with her 10-year-old daughter Aanyah to bring you this heartwarming tale of a little girl who forms a close bond with a child with cerebral palsy. The girl finds that through her art, she can reach her special friend Suhana.

Friendship is a very special thing. It’s great to have a friend, and being a friend to someone else is a good feeling too. Sometimes getting along with your friends is easy, and other times it can be a little trickier, but there are lots of ways to keep your friendships balanced and fun for everyone.

Unlock your child's potential with essential social skills that foster happiness, confidence, and lasting friendships. Strong social skills are vital for children’s success and happiness, enabling them to communicate their ideas, collaborate with others, and resolve conflicts peacefully.

Poor Lenore! None of the other animals at Bedlam Farm welcome her. Even Rose the border collie is too busy to play. But Lenore refuses to give up, and when she licks a grumpy ram named Brutus - right on the nose! - an unexpected friendship begins.

How can Irene and Charles work together on their fifth grade poetry project? They don't know each other...and they're not sure they want to. Irene Latham, who is white, and Charles Waters, who is black, use this fictional setup to delve into different experiences of race in a relatable way, exploring such topics as hair, hobbies, and family dinners. This remarkable collaboration invites listeners of all ages to join the dialogue by putting their own words to their experiences.

In his last year of university, Will thought he knew everyone he cared to know. Openly gay and volunteering at an AIDS helpline at the start of the crisis, he had found community at a frightening time amongst the theatre students, writers, and visual artists. He also knew who he wanted to avoid: the jocks. Until one day Will was invited into a secret Yale society that brought opposites together. On his first day, he was faced with Chris Maxey - a physically imposing, loud, star wrestler who seemed to be uncomfortable around Will and embody everything he reviled and feared.

Ein Hexenmeister, ein Vandale und ein köttelndes Meerschweinchen: herrlicher Abenteuerklamauk für die ganze Familie! Nachdem Rosies berühmter Vorfahr Merdyn der Mächtige in die Vergangenheit zurückgekehrt ist, hätte das Leben für Rosie zumindest ziemlich normal weitergehen können! Aber im Mittelalter knirscht es gewaltig – Merdyn hatte nämlich einst die Armee des Vandalenkriegers Vanheldon in Stein verwandelt. Und nun sinnt Vanheldon auf Rache! Um Merdyn eine Falle zu stellen, plant Vanheldon, Rosie in das finstere mittelalterliche Transsylvanien zu entführen.

Pip the labrador puppy is learning the skills he needs to be an assistance dog for Kayla, a young girl in a wheelchair. He’s desperate to have a human of his very own, but will Kayla want his help? And how will he get his Resist Temptation badge and become an assistance dog if he can’t stop himself from chasing any ball that moves?

A fun, colorful, comic book-style, easy-to-follow guide for kids 10-13.

No one knows quite as much about friendship fails, facing bullies and being TOTALLY embarrassed, then comedian Rosie Jones. You name a COMPLETELY AWKWARD situation, and she's been there, got the t-shirt and probably done it all again! Rosie knows just how much it SUCKS to grow up, but also how much fun starting a new school and meeting new people can be. So sit back, grab a packet of crisps and crunch your way through this super handy guide to making friends, beating the bullies and dealing with those tricky 'big things'.

Wenn es auf Hexbridge Mitternacht schlägt. Durch eine mysteriöse Erbschaft wurde der elfjährige Alfie zum Besitzer einer Burg. Hier gibt es Geheimgänge, Falltüren ... und im Verlies lauern seit Jahrhunderten unentdeckt – Drachen. Dunkle Mächte wollen die Kreaturen wecken und gegen die Menschheit einsetzen. Das muss Alfie verhindern! Ihm wurde eine uralte Magie anvertraut, die ihm dabei helfen kann. Doch Alfie schwebt in großer Gefahr, denn auf sein Vermächtnis haben es viele abgesehen. Wie gut, dass er die besten Freunde der Welt hat.

Each of us knows someone who is hearing, visually, or mentally impaired, or physically disabled. Millions more suffer from invisible disabilities that can be just as devastating. Writing from her own experience as a person with a disability, Joni Eareckson Tada joins with her fellow disability advocate, Steve Jensen, to share how you can overcome obstacles that have kept you from becoming friends with those who may be limited by their bodies or their circumstances.

Everyone, sooner or later, has felt rejected. When it happens, some shrug it off and pay little attention, while others feel devalued and wonder why nobody likes them. However, we can learn to connect with others, to create friendships. Believe it or not, it's even possible to become popular. To help you achieve that, I am writing this book.

Bakers Jane and John prepare sourdough and pies at their bakery and coffee shop. Before leaving for school, Jane's son Leo urges his mom to "not let things go nuts." But as neighbors pile into the shop, it only takes one sneeze to set off an avalanche of mess and mayhem. Jane urges her son to look beyond the mess to the magic of creating a home for all. Bread and belonging. Coffee and community. Love Love Bakery: A Wild Home for All sings an anthem of "All Are Welcome."

De onzekere Olivia gaat voor de zomervakantie naar een kamp waar ze over dierenverzorging leert. Ze krijgt het al snel aan de stok met de gemene Claire en haar vriendinnen. Het liefst van al zou ze meteen weer naar huis keren, maar gelukkig zijn er ook aardige meisjes en jongens in het kamp.

Mary Engelbreit rings in the holiday with a Christmas collection that includes many of her favorite carols, the story of Jesus' birth, and beloved poems that touch the heart and celebrate the miracle of the season.

The hilarious conclusion to the beloved Huggabie Falls trilogy. Kipp Kindle and his two friends, Tobias Treachery and Cymphany Chan, are back defending their weird and wonderful town, Huggabie Falls. Something indescribable is making everyone worry that life might be more exciting if they lived in the neighbouring town of Near Huggabie Falls.

This beautifully illustrated work captivates listeners as it chronicles life as a process and a journey. When we slow down and take one step at a time, we are better able to navigate and embrace life’s unlimited possibilities with grace and confidence. One Step in Front of the Other offers a poignant message not only for the young, but for all ages.