Fourteen Ways to Be a Friend

By Suzanne Wright

1. Cheer her on when she’s at bat.

2. Help her look for her missing cat.

3. When she’s quite sick, send a card or letter.

4. Bring her ice cream when she’s feeling better.

5. If he’s new in school, greet him with a grin.

6. Help him, whatever the shade of his skin.

7. Always respect his religious views.

8. If you don’t understand him, talk—just you two.

9. Start a hobby together—like studying birds.

10. If she’s learning to read, help with new words.

11. If she can’t hear or see, be her ears or her eyes.

12. Give her a hug whenever she cries.

13. If he’s never played hockey, teach him to skate.

14. When he has trouble catching up, tell him you’ll wait.

Illustrated by Beth Whittaker