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About "Making New Friends"

• "Making New Friends is brilliantly co-authored by Jacqueline Blumenstock and David Pool at a third grade reading level, while Colleen Madden's gentle illustrations are thoroughly age appropriate for young readers ages 4 to 10." To read the full review, go to  Children's Shelf - Midwest Book Review.  October 2005

• "If you have or know a child who is moving, Making New Friends is a good confidence booster. The child can share this book with the students in his new class. He will learn other children have the same fears as he."  To read the full review, see Taisha Turner, BellaOnline Children's Book Editor.

• "Making New Friends is a wonderful addition to a child's library, whether they are moving to a new residence or find themselves in new surroundings where they have to meet new people."  For the full review, refer to Elia Pranke, Armchair Interviews.

• "This is a great book for any military child. I look forward to more in the series."  August 2005.  Tara E. Crooks, Host Army Wife Talk Radio. 

• "A big brown box holds all sorts of possibilities for an imaginative child....  I'm eager to read more about Browny's adventures.  I highly recommend this book."   August 2005.  Betsy B. Lee, Ed. S. in school psychology and member of The Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators.  Owner/Editor.

• "'Making New Friends' beautifully addresses this challenge, which is a common challenge for children of mobile families.  Young readers will find it interesting and it should spark lots of imagination.  I highly recommend it."  Cheryl McCann, Editor, Review Books , May 1, 2005). Click here to go right to our review.

• "I found this story touching and I could feel TJ's loneliness in his new home.  I think this book could help children of any age to use their imaginations and entertain themselves instead of moping over things that are inevitable."  Linda Spiker, Community News Editor, Wytheville Enterprise.

• On behalf of myself and the other board members or CFK(Corvettes For Kids), allow me to say thank you! You, David, Helen, Scott, Browny and all of the members of the Corvette Forum were wonderful with their help and support during the show. I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it! You really helped add to the success of the show.  Browny is adorable and a great sport to have endured that heat . . . all of you were!  Thank you, thank you, thank you for everything! We couldn't have had a successful show if it weren't for caring people like yourselves.  Bernadette, CFK

• "I've read it ["Making New Friends"] to the class several times and they have thoroughly enjoyed it.  It is the perfect story to share with the kindergarten students when they come to visit first grade."  Ms. A. Brueck, First Grade Teacher.

• Just wanted to take a moment to say how wonderful your book "Making New Friends" is. My son and I read it tonight after purchasing it at the "Corvette For Kids" show today. I was so excited about the web page. It is awesome. I'm hoping we could possibly have you come to Gilbertsville Elementry School. I'm looking forword to discussing this with our HSA president and my sons 2nd grade teacher. Good-luck and we look forward to your sucess! Lisa Heck, Pennsylvania.

• "What a great book!  I highly recommend reading it, especially if you have children or grandchildren and are anticipating a relocation in your future." Diane Isbell, Pennsylvania.