The Wasatch County Library is currently featuring several titles from the 'Friendship Rocks' series by author Megan Borgert-Spaniol, which aims to teach young children essential social skills through themes of acceptance, honesty, and listening.
Lessons in Social Acceptance
According to the Wasatch County Library, the book 'Friends accept you' is available in the Childrens Non Fiction section on the Main Floor. Published in 2022 by Pebble in North Mankato, Minnesota, the 24-page volume is designed for children in grades K-1 with an Accelerated Reader level of 2.4.
The book 'Friends accept you' addresses the concept that individuals possess unique personalities, abilities, strengths, and weaknesses. The library's description notes that a good friend accepts others for who they are, which involves making others feel included and maintaining respect during disagreements.
The Importance of Honesty
Another title in the series, 'Friends tell the truth,' is also available on the library's Main Floor Childrens Area. Also published in 2022 by Pebble, this book focuses on the importance of honesty, even when the truth may be embarrassing or upsetting.
The library's description of 'Friends tell the truth' emphasizes that being a good friend involves admitting mistakes and speaking honestly about one's feelings. The book is intended for a target audience of children aged 5-8 and carries an Accelerated Reader level of 2.3.
Developing Listening Skills
The third featured title, 'Friends listen,' is also part of the 'Friendship Rocks' series and is available at the Wasatch County Library. Published in 2022 by Pebble, this book carries an Accelerated Reader level of 2.2 and is also categorized under Childrens Non Fiction on the Main Floor.
The library describes 'Friends listen' as a guide to helping children understand that everyone's views are important and that people desire to have their thoughts and feelings acknowledged. The book teaches that being a good listener means being open and encouraging without interrupting or judging.
Series Overview
The 'Friendship Rocks' series, authored by Megan Borgert-Spaniol, provides resources for children to learn how to be good friends through various social interactions. The library maintains copies of these titles, including 'Friends accept you,' 'Friends tell the truth,' and 'Friends listen,' for community use.
