The making and keeping of friends is a tricky business for young children. These books might help your child begin to understand the nature of friendship.

* "Best Friends for Frances," by Russell Hoban

* "Frog & Toad Are Friends," by Arnold Lobel

* "Best Friends," by Steven Kellogg

* "Feelings," by Aliki

* "Friends," by Helme Heine

* "Making Friends," by Kate Petty

* "Do You Want To Be My Friend?" by Eric Carle

* "Little Polar Bear," by Hans DeDeer

* "Anna Banana & Me," by Lenore Blegvad

-- Courtesy Barnes & Noble, children's division, Annapolis Harbour Center

Pub Date: 6/28/98