Books published by publisher AMERICAN GIRL

Learn what's new when it comes to being a good friend--our popular advice title now features fresh content and new illustrations! Friends are important to girls; they're the icing on their cake, the rainbow in their sky. But even best friends have trouble getting along sometimes. This guide will help girls deal with the pitfalls of interpersonal relationships, from backstabbing and triangles, to other tough friendship problems. It features fun quizzes, practical tips, and stories from real girls who've been there--and are still friends.

The WellieWishers couldn't be more excited because they're making a carnival in the garden! There will be games and cotton candy, balloons and baby chicks. Best of all, there will be a real horse to ride! There's only one problem: Ashlyn refuses to come. She's afraid of horses. But the carnival just won't be as much fun without Ashlyn! Can her friends convince her to give it a try?

Has a bad day got you down? Is low self-esteem making you feel blue? In this advice-packed book, you'll learn how having high self-confidence can turn a good day into a great day, while having low self-esteem can turn a bad day into a nightmare. You'll learn tips for trusting yourself, ideas for boosting your self-esteem (or for keeping it up), and ways to feel your best in all kinds of situations. You are perfect just as you are, and this book will help you believe that to be true!

You can make a difference, and this book is here to help! It gives you the tools you need to recognize bullying -- and be prepared to handle it. Take a quiz to learn your "speak-up" style, and read great advice from girls who have been in similar situations. With tips that include wise words to use with bullies, smart ways to ignore them, and solid advice on getting an adult's help when needed, you'll discover how you can make the world a safer, happier place for yourself and your friends, too.

Missed buses? Forgotten clarinet and homework? Lost cleats? No girl is born knowing how to organize her space, stuff, or time, but it's easy to learn! From backpack to bedroom, this book can teach you tips and tricks to take charge of things in life that may be tripping you up. Inside you'll find loads of ideas, fun quizzes, and even advice from other girls on how to get your life organized and keep it that way. The result? Not only will you forget and lose less, you'll feel less stressed and have more time for what you love. Author: Erin Falligant. 96 pages. Paperback. Ages 10+

Digital devices put a whole world at your fingertips. Play a game, listen to music, do research for school, read a story, or make a video―anywhere, anytime. Connect with friends and family in fast and easy ways. Post photos and share ideas and inspiration. And that's only a small part of it. Just like the real world, the digital world is full of exciting, helpful, and even life-changing possibilities. And just as in the real world, you need to know how to navigate it wisely and keep yourself safe. With everything from quizzes that test safety smarts to advice on how to deal with cyberbullying, this book will get you started.

A robin has moved into the garden, and the WellieWishers couldn’t be more excited! As they care for the robin, they learn new things about what birds like to do and eat. But one day, the robin disappears! Will the girls be able to find the robin and his secret? Animal-lover Willa is on the case!This story tells how Willa learns to take lead and that things are not always what they seem! Includes fun activities to do with your girl.

It's Aunt Miranda's birthday! The WellieWishers want to give her something special, but they can't agree on what it should be. Then Kendall discovers the Tomorrow Pile. What looks like a bunch of old, dirty, broken things to the other girls looks like cool fun stuff with lots of potential to Kendall! Can the girls work together to create something wonderful for Aunt Miranda? 88 pages. Paperback. Author Valerie Tripp. Ages 5+

What's your money style? If you have the cash, do you make it last? Or do you spend it during a big shopping spree? What's the trick to saving for something big--and to being a better shopper? In this book, learn how to not only spend that cash, but also how to earn it. The quizzes, tips, and helpful quotes from other girls will make learning about money management easy and fun.

This updated journal, designed to help you understand your emotions, is the perfect companion to The Feelings Book. It's a great hands-on guide that will help you identify and handle all kinds of emotions with entertaining quizzes, fill-in-the-blank exercises, and checklists. It also includes a section on "mood minders"--specific techniques to help you figure out feelings such as fear, anxiety, happiness, jealousy, disrespect, anger, loneliness, sadness, grief, and more.