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How to be… a Friend

By Anna Branford
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How to be… a Friend by Anna Branford is a delightful children's book that explores the intricate dynamics of friendship. Through engaging storytelling, it provides insights into what makes a good friend by highlighting the importance of kindness, trust, and understanding in relationships. The book is filled with charming illustrations, making it both an educational and enjoyable read for young children.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you are looking for a story that teaches the value of friendship through engaging narrative and endearing illustrations. It's perfect for young readers who are eager to learn about empathy, kindness, and the importance of being a good friend.

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A delightful follow up to How to be ... the New Person, from Anna Branford, author of the much-loved series, Violet Mackerel

Hazel Morrison has settled into her new school and made a new friend, Laura, who shares Hazel's love of making pretend tutorials about everyday things. How to fold your pyjamas: The Morrison Method! Three top tips for drizzling honey on your porridge!

Laura's dad is away, and when her mum gets very ill with morning sickness, she turns to Hazel for help. Laura's mum goes to hospital and Laura comes to stay with Hazel's family. They also have to rehearse for the school play, deal with the not-so-helpful Camila, and help find a missing cat.

Together the girls learn how to be a friend: navigating self-doubt, secrets, helping out, knowing when to give someone space... and all the fun in between!

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Reviews suggest that How to be… a Friend by Anna Branford is an important read for young readers facing friendship challenges. It tells a delightful story of Hazel settling into a new school and forming a friendship with Laura, exploring themes like self-doubt, secrets, and providing space, all while emphasising the importance of communication and understanding in building friendships.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760657246

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 97g

Pages: 128

Collections

Anna Branford Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Young Adult

About the Author

Anna Branford was born in the Isle of Man and spent her early childhood in Sudan and Papua New Guinea before moving to Australia. Creative writing was her favourite subject at school and she also quite liked playing the piano. These days Anna is a doll maker and a careers educator at RMIT University in Melbourne. Violet Mackerel's Brilliant Plot was her first published work for Walker Books Australia and was Honour Book in the 2011 CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers category. In 2013, Violet Mackerel’s Personal Space won the Young Readers/Picture Book Award category of the Australian Family Therapists’ Award and was shortlisted for the 2013 Children’s Peace Literature Awards. Violet Mackerel’s Possible Friend was shortlisted for the 2014 CBCA Book of the Year Awards, Younger Readers category.

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