Sister Friends Forever

This emotional novel from a New York Times bestselling author follows four lifelong friends as each faces a crisis in family, love, and forgiveness. Serena, Michelle, Kenya, and Lynette have been best friends since they were small children. And as sister friends forever, they have always been there for one another, through good times and bad, no matter what. This year is a crucial turning point for each woman. Serena, still single, is questioning why love hasn’t found her yet. Michelle is engaged and ready to walk down the aisle—until an old flame strolls back into her life. Kenya is happily married, but at the same time, her husband’s ex-wife won’t allow them or their family to live in peace. And Lynette’s divorce from her cheating husband has her nervously dating for the first time in well over a decade. During this difficult period, their friendship will be tested like never before. Yet it is that sisterly love that they will need . . . more than ever.

Following up their mega-bestselling Real Friends and Best Friends graphic memoirs, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham are back with Friends Forever, a story about learning to love yourself exactly as you are. Shannon is in eighth grade, and life is more complicated than ever. Everything keeps changing, her classmates are starting to date each other (but nobody wants to date her!), and no matter how hard she tries, Shannon can never seem to just be happy. As she works through her insecurities and undiagnosed depression, she worries about disappointing all the people who care about her. Is something wrong with her? Can she be the person everyone expects her to be? And who does she actually want to be? With their signature humor, warmth, and insight, Shannon Hale and LeUyen Pham have crafted another incredible love letter to their younger selves and to readers everywhere, a reminder to us all that we are enough.

When Katie's best friend moves away and she accepts an invitation from the new girl in town, she is unsettled by the girl's strange obsession with her dolls.

There is a special bond between sisters that is unlike any other. From the time they are little girls, they share laughter, memories, dreams and secrets. They are each other's number-one confidants and fans. Having a sister means having a best friend forever. This book is for an amazing, outstanding, incredible sister. It's filled with good wishes and all the great feelings she inspires that are so often hard to put into words. It's a way to say, "Hey, you know what? I'm really proud of you!" and "I love having you around" and "You're the best sister ever!" She's a one-of-a-kind, sweet, dependable, couldn't-live-without-her, forever friend and life wouldn't be the same without her. No one knows you like your sister does, and with this book you can let her know exactly how much she means to you.

Claudia used to think that Alan Gray was immature, goofy, and not to be trusted . . . and now she's dating him.

A warm and engaging look at the bond between sisters. This story is a colorful celebration of the special bond shared between sisters. Sisters may squabble and fight, but when it comes right down to it, the relationship between sisters is often the closest and most enduring of a girl's life. We see the girls playing together, sharing in chores, helping one another, disagreeing, and laughing themselves silly. What they know is that just being together is the best thing of all. Hallinan brings his usual warmth and humor to the rhyming verse and bright watercolors. Sisters will love this engaging book, perfect for reading aloud together. Ages 2-5.

How would you explain life changes to your growing child? Do you need help teaching them that differences can make life more interesting and emphasize their uniqueness? This book was written by a professional care-giver to help you support your child. Although It's easy to see the differences between ourselves and other people, it can be harder to make sense of and appreciate those differences. Juniper and Rose "Sisters First and Best Friends Forever" is a story for any child (or adult); girl or boy, looking for guidance while navigating change. Twin sisters Juniper and Rose are best friends until different interests start to pull them apart. During their struggle, they learn that through acceptance, compromise, and teamwork different can be fun! Its vibrant text and beautiful illustrations brings this book to life as it target real issues that kids and adults go through in their many walks of life, such as conflict and friendship. It emphasizes the importance of working together and motivating kids to aim high. This book can also help any parent start a conversation about diversity and bi-racial families. If you have twins or you're a care giver of young siblings, this children's book is for you.

No one can take the place of a sister. She is the only one who has shared your past and who be there for your future. She knows your dreams and goals, and she's the first one to celebrate your joys and help you through your sorrows. She is a confidante, an advisor, and a companion in whatever life brings your way. This inspiring Blue Mountain Arts collection captures all the thoughts and feelings that go along with having a sister - the ever-present smiles and laughter, the understanding and encouragement, and above all, the love. It is a book that any sister would be proud to receive and a perfect way to let a special sister know that she's more than family she's a friend for life.