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Books to help with friendship troubles?

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Takver · 18/07/2012 12:35

DD's been struggling rather with friendships this term, in a sort of low-level feeling-left-out sort of a way. She's always been a bit of an oddball in the class, its never really been an issue before, but I think as they get older (going into yr 6 in September) it is becoming more of a problem for her.

She's quite touchy/defensive on the subject, but I think would welcome a book that she could read & think about and which might help us find a way into talking about the subject. I wondered if anyone had any recommendations of books that had helped their yr 5/6 girls.

She's not being bullied, more feeling left out of the 'in crowd' I guess mainly as she still likes to play pretend games, tag etc, and lots of the girls are getting into more grown up stuff.

We do have 'the unwritten rules of friendship', but its not really helpful as it's written for adults - I'm looking specifically for something suitable for her to read herself. She has the 'What's happening to me' book about puberty and that was great - it eased us into discussing things by chatting about what she thought about it, IYSWIM.

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norahjonesisnotmyname · 18/07/2012 13:09

My daughter has this book which she enjoys looking through from time to time. It's a bit Americanised but still lots of useful reading in it.

Takver · 18/07/2012 13:11

Thanks Norah - I'd seen that one on Amazon but wondered if it was too american to be useful. It sounds like just the right areas though, will get a copy & try it

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Takver · 18/07/2012 21:38

bump for the evening in case anyone else has any extra suggestions :)

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RosemaryandThyme · 18/07/2012 21:46

A book called Flip It - written for adults to have a positive outlook in any situation, my 7 year old had a read of my copy and thought it was great, wont help a child intergrate as such, will help them relish being themselves.

withgreatpower · 18/07/2012 22:44

This one was quite useful to talk about friendship with my daughter, when she was 5 or 6, and having troubles with a popular/bossy girl:
How to be a Friend

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