True Friends

One Saturday, a group of five friends on the playground discovers a trail of ants, sparking a conversation that leads them to examine what it means to be a true friend. The story, written for middle graders, centers on the friends as they navigate their different abilities and feelings, learning that friendship can be big, strong, and inclusive. Through everyday challenges and honest talk, the book highlights strategies for building empathy and handling differences. It is part of the Newbury Heights Club series, which uses characters with special needs to teach social skills and increase awareness of childhood disabilities.