Friends (Dilemmas): Resource List

Books for Children

Ages 3 to 8

• A Friend Like Ed by Karen Wagner Orchard, 1999
• A Letter to Amy by Ezra Jack Keats Econo-Clad Books, 1999
• Bill & Pete by Tomie DePaola Econo-Clad Books, 1999
• Earl's Too Cool For Me by Leah Komaiko Econo-Clad Books, 1999
• New Neighbors for Nora by Johanna Hurwitz Trophy Press, 2001
• Pumpkin Soup by Helen Cooper Picture Corgi, 1998
• Two Little Pigs Make Friends by Gyles Brandreth Madcap, 1998
• Will I Have a Friend? by Miriam Cohen Econo-Clad, 1999

Ages 8 to 12

• A Smart Girls Guide to Friendship Troubles by Patti Criswell and Angela Martini American Girl, 2003
• Because of Winn-Dixie by Kate Dicamillo Candlewick, 2004
• Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh Econo-Clad Books, 1999
• Real Friends vs. the Other Kind by Annie Fox Free Spirit Publ, 2^nd ed, 2009
• The Indian in the Cupboard by Lynne Reid Banks Avon, 1982
• Think for Yourself: A Kid's Guide to Solving Life's Dilemmas and Other Sticky Problems by Cynthia MacGregor Lobster Press/Raincoast Books, 2003

Young Adult

• I’ve Got This Friend Who: Advice for Teens and Their Friends on Alcohol, Drugs, Eating Disorders, Risky Behavior and More by KidsPeace Hazelden Publ, 2007
• Survivors Guide to Friends by Jeanette Baker Wayland, 1999

Books for Adults

• Making Choices: Social Problem-Solving Skills for Children by Mark Fraser National Assoc. Social Workers Press, 2001
• Mom, They're Teasing Me Helping Your Child Solve Social Problems by Michael Thompson an Lawrence Cohen Ballantine Books, 2002
• The Friendship Factor: Helping Our Children Navigate Their Social World - and Why it Matters for Their Success and Happiness by Kenneth Rubin Penguin Books, 2003