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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Criswell, Patti Kelley.
Friends : making them & keeping them / Patti Kelley Criswell ; illustrated by Stacy Peterson. — Second edition.
1 online resource.
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ISBN 978-1-60958-947-9 (epub) — ISBN 978-1-60958-905-9 (paperback)
1. Girls—Conduct of life—Juvenile literature. 2. Female friendship—Juvenile literature. I. Peterson, Stacy. II.
American girl (Middleton, Wis.) III. Title.
BJ1533.F8 155.43’3—dc23 2014034150
Dear Reader,
At American Girl we understand how important
it is to have friends you can count on.
Inside we’ve given you everything you need to know
about making new friends and making the most of the
friendships you already have. You’ll find tips,
quizzes, and even advice and stories from girls just like you.
Having friends who are really right for you is what it’s
all about. That means finding friends who understand
and appreciate you for who you are. We hope
this book helps you do just that.
Your friends at American Girl
Contents
CRAFT: Perfect Picture of Friendship