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When Mrs. Meow announces Friendship Week at Angler Elementary, Lydia Ladybug worries that her shyness will keep her alone. As the week unfolds, she realizes that simply being kind, helpful, and true to herself is the best way to win friends and feel at home among her classmates. Lydia’s adventure highlights the gentle power of friendship in a school setting, showing young readers that authenticity and generosity can bridge feelings of isolation and foster lasting connections.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Powell, Sarah (Writer of children's books)
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