Books with author Laurie Friedman

Now that April is officially going out with hot-boy-next-door Matt, she's head over heels. She loves how he makes her feel . . . most of the time. But one minute he's sweet and attentive, and the next, it's as if he's forgotten they're together. April just wants things to be great between them, like when they started going out. Now as summer approaches, she has to decide if she'll go to camp with her best friends, Billy and Brynn, or stay home and be with Matt. April wishes she could do it all―keep up with friends, have summer adventures, please her annoying family, and save her new relationship. But with Matt's affection running so hot and cold, she has some tough decisions to make.

April Sinclair just wants what any normal thirteen-year-old would want: to disown her parents and obnoxious little sisters; to escape to summer camp ASAP with her two best friends, Billy and Brynn; and to make a good impression on Matt Parker, the hot new boy next door.Unfortunately, Matt witnesses April's utter humiliation at her birthday party. Then Billy kisses her. Just as April is trying to figure things out, her parents cancel her camp plans in lieu of a family RV trip. A summer of babysitting her sisters and "re-bonding" with her family isn't how she imagined life as a teenager. And it certainly won't help her straighten out her feelings about Billy or Matt. Is there any silver lining to a road trip in The Clunker with her family of misfits?

April has a New Year's resolution to start the year off right—get back together with sweet, funny Billy. They've been friends forever, her family loves him, and he's even class president this year. But she keeps getting stuck on several questions: What does Billy think about her? What's going on between Billy and their friend Brynn? And why does she feel she needs to keep her friendship with Matt Parker, her hot neighbor, a secret? When Cupid throws April a curve ball, she's faced with a new problem: how does a girl follow her heart when old friendships, new friendships, and her family's trust are on the line?

Eighth grade is off to a surprisingly promising start for April Sinclair―although it's not hard to improve on the way last year ended. With a great boyfriend, a best friend who's like a sister, and two boobs that are finally the same size, April has a newfound sense of positivity. Making the dance team is the icing on the cake. But with one unexpected move from her hot neighbor, Matt Parker, April's life starts to spin out of control. In the blink of an eye, her best friend is furious, her boyfriend dumps her, and the girls on the dance team don't want anything to do with her. How could things go so wrong so fast? Can April find a way to fix things with the people that matter most?

Camping is easy if you know what to do! The Little Book Of Camping provides a simple, fun roadmap for young boys and girls, preschoolers, and toddlers of all ages to learn what they need to know about camping. The Little Book Of series introduces young readers to a wide range of ideas, activities, values, and emotions. With engaging text and warm, kid-friendly illustrations, the books teach children that having fun, learning, and doing the right thing doesn’t have to be complicated. Kids can enjoy the journey and fun of reading while discovering the world around them, one little book at a time. That’s what The Little Book Of series is all about!This book comes with adorable illustrations and is a joy to read with the whole family. It’s available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your child will be filled with excitement as he/she learns to pitch tents—in the woods, their backyard, or even their bedroom—and have a real campout.The Little Book Of series is written for kids 3-11. The books are perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, and even toddlers. This series is an excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike. Fun, free printables at TheLittleBookOf.com/activities-for-kids/

Camping is easy if you know what to do! The Little Book Of Camping provides a simple, fun roadmap for young boys and girls, preschoolers, and toddlers of all ages to learn what they need to know about camping. The Little Book Of series introduces young readers to a wide range of ideas, activities, values, and emotions. With engaging text and warm, kid-friendly illustrations, the books teach children that having fun, learning, and doing the right thing doesn’t have to be complicated. Kids can enjoy the journey and fun of reading while discovering the world around them, one little book at a time. That’s what The Little Book Of series is all about!This book comes with adorable illustrations and is a joy to read with the whole family. It’s available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your child will be filled with excitement as he/she learns to pitch tents—in the woods, their backyard, or even their bedroom—and have a real campout.The Little Book Of series is written for kids 3-11. The books are perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, and even toddlers. This series is an excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike. Fun, free printables at TheLittleBookOf.com/activities-for-kids/

The young brother and sister in this story want to be superheroes. In their quest to gain superhero powers, they make a SUPERSIZED mess and Mom expects them to clean it up. But superheroes don't clean up their rooms . . . or do they? When these two little superheroes are forced to tackle the task of cleaning up, they learn an important lesson about the power of organization. This book is part of the Little Superhero series, which teaches young boys and girls that you don't have to have superhuman strength or speed to be considered a superhero. Little superheroes find their special powers by being kind to others, doing the right thing, and always trying their best.If you’re looking to teach kids about being organized, social manners, or politeness and the importance of cleaning up after making a mess, this book teaches those important lessons under a fun superhero theme that keeps little kids, preschoolers, and toddlers excited and engaged. They’ll learn that it’s important to organize their toys and crafts because it makes play time safer, more productive, and they will be able to find their favorite items more easily. They’ll learn that superheroes have responsibilities too.This book comes with adorable illustrations that make it fun to read with the whole family. It’s available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your kids will be cleaning up and organizing in no time!The Little Superhero series is written for kids 3-11. The books are perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, and even toddlers. This series is an excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike.Fun, free printables at LittleSuperheroSeries.com/activities-for-kids/

Friendships are like flowers. If you take care of them, they grow and bloom until you have a beautiful garden! The Little Book of Friendship helps young boys and girls, preschoolers, and toddlers of all ages learn what they need to know about making friends, and how to be a good friend to others.The ability to make friends easily is a valuable social skill that everyone should learn early in life. This book focuses on teaching young readers the importance of friendship and helps them use the lessons learned in real-life situations at school, the park, playground, and on playdates.The Little Book Of series introduces young kids to a wide range of ideas, activities, values, and emotions. With engaging text and warm, kid-friendly illustrations, each story teaches children that having fun, learning, talking about your feelings, and doing the right thing is always much easier than they think. Kids can enjoy the journey and fun of reading while discovering the world around them, one little book at a time. That's what The Little Book Of series is all about!This book comes with adorable illustrations and is a joy to read with the whole family. It’s available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your child will be making friends everywhere they go!The Little Book Of series is written for kids 3-11. The books are perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, and even toddlers. This series is an excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike.Fun, free printables at TheLittleBookOf.com/activities-for-kids/

April has a New Year's resolution to start the year off right―get back together with sweet, funny Billy. They've been friends forever, her family loves him, and he's even class president this year. But she keeps getting stuck on several questions: What does Billy think about her? What's going on between Billy and their friend Brynn? And why does she feel she needs to keep her friendship with Matt Parker, her hot neighbor, a secret? When Cupid throws April a curve ball, she's faced with a new problem: how does a girl follow her heart when old friendships, new friendships, and her family's trust are on the line?

The young brother and sister in this story want to be superheroes. Going to sleep is NOT part of their superhero plan! Superheroes don’t have bedtimes . . . or do they? When these two little superheroes wake up the morning after a night of secretly staying up way past their bedtimes, they learn an important lesson about the power of a good night’s sleep.This book is part of the Little Superhero series, which teaches young boys and girls that you don't have to have superhuman strength or speed to be considered a superhero. Little superheroes find their special powers by being kind to others, doing the right thing, and always trying their best.If you’re looking to teach kids about listening, social manners, politeness and the importance of a good night's sleep, this book teaches all of those important lessons. Best of all, the fun superhero theme keeps young children, preschoolers, and toddlers excited and engaged. They’ll learn that it’s important to get their much needed sleep today/tonight because it makes for a healthier and more productive tomorrow. They’ll learn that superheroes have responsibilities too.This book comes with adorable illustrations that make it fun to read with the whole family. It’s available in paperback and Kindle formats. Add it to your shopping cart now and your kids will be ready for bed and a good night's sleep in no time!The Little Superhero series is written for kids 3-11. The books are perfect for boys, girls, early readers, primary school students, toddlers and even those in kindergarten. This series is an excellent resource for counselors, parents, and teachers alike.Fun, free printables at LittleSuperheroSeries.com/activities-for-kids/

April Sinclair just wants what any normal thirteen-year-old would want: to disown her parents and obnoxious little sisters; to escape to summer camp ASAP with her two best friends, Billy and Brynn; and to make a good impression on Matt Parker, the hot new boy next door. Unfortunately, Matt witnesses April's utter humiliation at her birthday party. Then Billy kisses her. Just as April is trying to figure things out, her parents cancel her camp plans in lieu of a family RV trip. A summer of babysitting her sisters and "re-bonding" with her family isn't how she imagined life as a teenager. And it certainly won’t help her straighten out her feelings about Billy or Matt. Is there any silver lining to a road trip in The Clunker with her family of misfits?

Now that April is officially going out with hot-boy-next-door Matt, she's head over heels. She loves how he makes her feel . . . most of the time. But one minute he's sweet and attentive, and the next, it's as if he's forgotten they're together. April just wants things to be great between them, like when they started going out. Now as summer approaches, she has to decide if she'll go to camp with her best friends, Billy and Brynn, or stay home and be with Matt. April wishes she could do it all―keep up with friends, have summer adventures, please her annoying family, and save her new relationship. But with Matt's affection running so hot and cold, she has some tough decisions to make.