Books with title My Best Friend Death

There's a new girl in town! After Ida May’s last best friend moved away, she swore she’d never have another. But then she met fun, sparkly Stacey Merriweather, and now she and Ida are like two peas in a pod. When the friends discover a magical mermaid night-light that seems to grant wishes, they start a secret club—just the two of them. Ida uses the mermaid to make something bad happen to Jenna, the mean girl in class. Then Stacey uses the mermaid to undo a scheduled math test. The more they put the mermaid's powers to use, the more they need to help it along by manipulating the truth with their "highly creative stories." Ida goes along with all the lies at first. But before long, Ida suspects that Stacey is using the mermaid to tell some big lies . . . and to cause some big trouble at home. And soon Ida feels caught between telling the truth and hurting friendship with Stacey. How will Ida set the record straight while still keeping her new best friend?

Having a best friends is a special time in every child's life. This charming story thoroughly explores the different ways that best friends spend time together, including splashing around in a pool, visiting each other's homes, as well as getting tired of each other. But through it all, best friends remain best friends.Bold, vibrant artwork has an energy that will capture the attention of children. The simple, repetitive text will help children develop vocabulary as it perfectly describes a variety of situations that best friends engage in. This title is a welcome addition to early childhood curricula as it supports guidelines developed by early childhood experts.

Summer camp is more fun when you have Friends for Keeps! It's Ida May's first time at sleepaway camp, and her two BFFs, popular Stacey and highly organized Jenna, are also coming along. But when they arrive at camp, their bunkmate is the last person Ida expected to ever see again: Elizabeth Evans, her last best friend who moved away before the start of this series. Ida was heartbroken when Liz didn't answer her letters, and now Liz won't even apologize. All the other girls are ready to welcome Liz back, but Ida just can't be the peacemaker this time. Not until she and Liz talk. Chockablock with fourth-grade wisdom, laughter, jealousies--and apologies--this conclusion to the series is a must read for all Ida May fans.

My new best friend comforts me when I feel sad, encourages me when I feel frustrated, and is happy for me when I'm having fun. When people we care about are having a hard time, we usually treat them with kindness and understanding—yet when we are the ones having a hard time, we are often quick to be unkind. We may get angry and impatient with ourselves, even calling ourselves nasty names. My New Best Friend invites children to break free of this pattern of “inner bullying,” helping them treat themselves with kindness and understanding—laying the groundwork for emotional resilience, self-compassion, and positive self-esteem. “This is an absolutely delightful book that perfectly delivers the message of self-compassion in a way that is fun and easy to understand for kids. Parents who buy this book for their children will be giving them a gift to last a lifetime!” —Kristin Neff, Ph.D, author of Self-Compassion: The Proven Power of Being Kind to Yourself

Twins Louie and Penny finally realized their dream to adopt a dog when their parents took them to the animal shelter. Cassius was not just their pet, he became their best friend. Through the years, the twins did everything with Cassius, but eventually, Cassius became old and sick. Saying goodbye to their best friend was the hardest thing Louie and Penny had ever done. I Miss My Best Friend is a heart-warming story for children that will help them learn how to deal with the loss of a pet. Author Penelope Lagos also offers ten helpful steps parents can use to help their children cope with grief.

Right before they started high school, Colette's best friend, Sadie, dumped her. Three years later, Colette is still lonely. She tries to be perfect for everyone left in her life: her parents, her younger brothers, her church youth group, even her boyfriend, Mark. But Colette is restless. And she misses Sadie.Then Sadie tells Colette that she needs her old friend to join her on a family vacation to the Greek Islands, one that leaves in only a few days, and Colette is shocked to hear their old magic word: need. And she finds herself agreeing. Colette tries to relax and enjoy her Grecian surroundings but it's not easy to go on vacation with the person who hurt you most in the world. When the reason for the trip finally surfaces, Colette finds out this is not just a fun vacation. Sadie has kept an enormous secret from Colette for years . . . forever. It's a summer full of surprises, but that just might be what Colette needs.

This stunning black-and-white photo journal chronicles the relationship between 11-year-old neurotypical Jamie and her friend Willie who has autism. The reader enters Willie s world through Jamie s eyes to witness events that unfold at school, at home, and at play. In the process, you will gain a rich understanding and appreciation of Willie s many unique qualities and come to accept that they are all a part of who he is.

Helping Your Child Cope with Loss.Twins Louie and Penny finally realized their dream to adopt a dog when their parents took them to the animal shelter. Cassius was not just their pet, he became their best friend. Through the years, the twins did everything with Cassius, but eventually, Cassius became old and sick. Saying goodbye to their best friend was the hardest thing Louie and Penny had ever done.I Miss My Best Friend is a heart-warming story for children that will help them learn how to deal with the loss of a pet. Author Penelope Lagos also offers ten helpful steps parents can use to help their children cope with grief."I Miss My Best Friend" was awarded five stars from Readers' Favorite.

There are no better memories than those we create with our special little ones. These memories are the most valuable treasure we pass down through the generations.Imagine your child sharing the My Best Friend they created with their own child. Imagine them sharing the joy, love, and fun you had as you read, laughed, and illustrated this little book.The first My Best Friend was done with my granddaughter over twenty years ago. It still fills my heart to bursting every time I turn the pages. It's pure joy to have that little one back, if only for an instant. That experience made me want to share this little book with you.It's simple and fun. You will be able to show the child's name as the illustrator and the date it was done. Then you read the poem or have the child read the poem on the left page, then they illustrate what they heard on the right page. There is also an About the Illustrator page that allows you to tell about him/her at that time. Could it be any easier or any more fun?Don't miss the opportunity to take a few minutes now to create a treasure for the future. Create a treasure for the generations to come.