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The Not-So-Friendly Friend by Christina Furnival, children's picture book about healthy friendships, setting boundaries, emotional intelligence and building a forever family library.

The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How to Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships

Why We Love It

  • Helps children recognize the difference between healthy and unhealthy friendships in an age-appropriate, empowering way.

  • Teaches respectful boundaries, self-advocacy + confidence while encouraging empathy and kindness.

  • A valuable conversation starter for families navigating friendships, peer pressure + social development.

Best For

  • Preschoolers

  • Kindergarten

  • Elementary Age

  • Social-Emotional Learning

  • Friendship Skills

  • School Readiness

  • Building a Forever Family Library

Mommy Help Guide Approved Because

  • Teaches healthy boundaries

  • Encourages confidence + self-advocacy

  • Supports emotional intelligence

  • Child-friendly, relatable storytelling

  • Sparks meaningful family conversations

  • Exceptional educational value

• A thoughtful children's picture book that belongs in every forever family library. The Not-So-Friendly Friend: How to Set Boundaries for Healthy Friendships helps children build confidence, recognize healthy friendships + develop respectful boundaries through engaging storytelling and practical social-emotional learning that lasts a lifetime.

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