Books like Kirsten and the new girl by Janet Beeler Shaw
In this charming children's novel, Kirsten discovers the power of friendship. When a new girl arrives at school, Kirsten is initially jealous, but soon realizes how scared and lonely she felt the year before when she was the new girl. The story takes the reader back to the 1850s, where pillows were made, and uses these traditional techniques to create friendship pillows. As Kirsten learns to embrace her own friendship, she finds comfort and support, and the new girl becomes her best friend. The book teaches valuable lessons about friendship, school life, and overcoming fears.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Early Readers
Authors: Janet Beeler Shaw
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