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Too Many Friends

By Kathryn Apel
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Too Many Friends by Kathryn Apel is a delightful story set in the lively environment of a school playground. It follows the experiences of a young girl who loves making friends and learns about navigating the complexities of friendship when there's a diverse group involved. The narrative beautifully explores themes of inclusion and understanding in a way that resonates with children.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories about friendship, navigating social dynamics, and the challenges of having a wide circle of friends. It's a touching tale that explores themes of inclusion, empathy, and understanding, making it perfect for young readers who enjoy relatable and heartwarming narratives.

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At school I have lots of friends. I have so many friends that sometimes I don't know who to play with. Tahnee wants everyone in her Year 2 class to get along and be happy. But what happens when all of Tahnee's friends want her attention at the same time? And how can Tahnee be friends with Lucy, when Lucy doesn't seem to want any friends? A novel about friendship and school life, and the balance we all need to find to be the best friend we can be.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780702259760

Publisher: University of Queensland Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 May 2017

Country: Australia

Imprint: University of Queensland Press

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 195.0mm

Weight: 202g

Pages: 208

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Kathryn Apel Penguin Books Young Adult

About the Author

Kathryn Apel is a born-and-bred farm girl who's scared of cows. She lives with her husband and two sons among the gum trees, cattle and kangaroos on a Queensland grazing property. Too Many Friends is Kathryn's fifth book and third verse novel, following the release of On Track (2015) and Bully on the Bus (2014) to much acclaim. Kathryn loves pumping poetry because she can flex her muscles across other genres, to bend (and break) writing rules. Kathryn teaches part-time and shares her passion for words at schools and festivals. www.katswhiskers.wordpress.com

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