--- product_id: 50830787 title: "Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends (Growing Together)" price: "$39.99" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/50830787-growing-friendships-a-kids-guide-to-making-and-keeping-friends store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends (Growing Together) **Price:** $39.99 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends (Growing Together) - **How much does it cost?** $39.99 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/50830787-growing-friendships-a-kids-guide-to-making-and-keeping-friends) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description From psychologist and children’s friendships expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin comes a social development primer that gives kids the answers they need to make and keep friends. Friendships aren’t always easy for kids. Almost every child struggles socially at some time, in some way. Having an argument with a friend, getting teased, or even trying to find a buddy in a new classroom…although these are typical problems, they can be tough. Children want to fit in, but sometimes getting along with friends is complicated. Psychologist and children’s friendship expert Eileen Kennedy-Moore and parenting and health writer Christine McLaughlin give kids the answers they need to make and keep friends using five essential skills: -Reaching Out to Make Friends -Stepping Back to Keep Friends -Blending In to Join Friends -Speaking Up to Share With Friends -Letting Go to Accept Friends With research-based, practical solutions and plenty of true-to-life-examples of social skills in practice—presented in lighthearted humorous cartoons— Growing Friendships is a toolkit for both boys and girls as they make sense of the social environment around them. They will learn how to be open to friendship, choose kind friends, and most important, be a good friend. Review: My 9yo daughter ate this book up. I'm impressed. - The quick version is, if you're thinking about getting this book, then just do it. And then get any other book in this series that comes out. My daughter, 9yo w/ADHD, has been having some difficulty navigating some of the social aspects of friendships as she get older and the way kids related to each other changes. My spoken advice to her wasn't sinking in, so I bought this book and just left it on her bed (along with the 'Growing Feelings' book) and figured we'd talk about why I bought them for her that evening. Turns out there was no need, as she picked it right up and read it diligently in her free time over the next few days. It's put together really well for kids, with bite sized chapters in a digestible language, and relevant topics. She loves to read me the interactions between the dog and cat which she thinks are hilarious, and she will share with me things that she's learning as she goes. Now she's onto the feelings book and it's the same experience. My only regret is that there isn't one specifically for navigating blending families/sibling relationships, because that would be AMAZING! (hint hint to the authors ;) ) Review: Great tool for kids having trouble making friends - My son is an only child. He is friendly but struggles with interactions with others. My son's teacher mentioned that my son was having issues monopolizing time with his friends which was stressful for them. After reading the relative part of the book that addresses that, he was able to share his friends and make new friends. He even came home and said he used what he learned in the book. A couple of months later my son asked for advice on how to join a group. He felt that kids were looking at him like he was stupid and shutting him out. I broke out the book and read about joining a group. Again he came home the next day and said that he used a tool from the book with positive results. Not only does this book give tools that a child can use in real life, it also teaches them that making friends can be difficult at times for everyone and that is okay. I can't recommend this book enough. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #10,373 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #70 in Children's Books on Bullying #193 in Children's Self-Esteem Books #572 in Children's Friendship Books | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 740 Reviews | ## Images ![Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends (Growing Together) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81VZYMMk9IL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Media Format** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My 9yo daughter ate this book up. I'm impressed. *by S***L on August 13, 2024* The quick version is, if you're thinking about getting this book, then just do it. And then get any other book in this series that comes out. My daughter, 9yo w/ADHD, has been having some difficulty navigating some of the social aspects of friendships as she get older and the way kids related to each other changes. My spoken advice to her wasn't sinking in, so I bought this book and just left it on her bed (along with the 'Growing Feelings' book) and figured we'd talk about why I bought them for her that evening. Turns out there was no need, as she picked it right up and read it diligently in her free time over the next few days. It's put together really well for kids, with bite sized chapters in a digestible language, and relevant topics. She loves to read me the interactions between the dog and cat which she thinks are hilarious, and she will share with me things that she's learning as she goes. Now she's onto the feelings book and it's the same experience. My only regret is that there isn't one specifically for navigating blending families/sibling relationships, because that would be AMAZING! (hint hint to the authors ;) ) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tool for kids having trouble making friends *by E***R on May 12, 2022* My son is an only child. He is friendly but struggles with interactions with others. My son's teacher mentioned that my son was having issues monopolizing time with his friends which was stressful for them. After reading the relative part of the book that addresses that, he was able to share his friends and make new friends. He even came home and said he used what he learned in the book. A couple of months later my son asked for advice on how to join a group. He felt that kids were looking at him like he was stupid and shutting him out. I broke out the book and read about joining a group. Again he came home the next day and said that he used a tool from the book with positive results. Not only does this book give tools that a child can use in real life, it also teaches them that making friends can be difficult at times for everyone and that is okay. I can't recommend this book enough. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Lessons on Managing Friendships *by U***R on April 30, 2019* Honestly, this book exceeded my expectations. I loved the way the authors explained the lessons and the cartoons made it lighthearted and fun to read. My boys (11 years and 9 years) both enjoyed reading it for a few minutes at a time. As a parent, I learned better ways to give advice on friendships to my kids too. One lesson was about how to join a group that is playing - and the best way isn't always "asking to join" like most grownups say! The method of "blending in" to join was great and honestly what I see the most confident kids doing. I didn't like the word blending in but there is much more to it than what you initially think. The ideas discussed in this book made a big impact. Social Confidence is key but some kids need a little more understanding to get there! Fabulous book! ## Frequently Bought Together - Growing Friendships: A Kids' Guide to Making and Keeping Friends - Growing Feelings: A Kids' Guide to Dealing with Emotions about Friends and Other Kids - Social Skills Activities for Kids: 50 Fun Exercises for Making Friends, Talking and Listening, and Understanding Social Rules --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/50830787-growing-friendships-a-kids-guide-to-making-and-keeping-friends](https://www.desertcart.us/products/50830787-growing-friendships-a-kids-guide-to-making-and-keeping-friends) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-10-19*