A Smart Girl's Guide to Knowing What to Say

Written by Patti Kelley Criswell · Illustrated by Angela Martini

Part of the American Girl series

Master tricky conversations with confidence and grace.

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120 pages· 660L

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Bookroo's summary

Navigate life's tricky conversations with ease. From apologizing for a broken CD to asking for a later bedtime, this guide offers over 200 scenarios with the exact words to use. Learn to express sympathy, request help, and stand up to bullies. Discover the tools and techniques to speak confidently and gracefully in any situation.

From the publisher

A friend talks about you behind your back. What do you say to her? You want to watch a TV show that’s on past your bedtime. How do you ask your parents? You break your friend’s favorite CD. How do you apologize? In American Girl’s latest Smart Girl’s Guide, you’ll learn the exact words to say in these situations, plus more than 200 others!. Tell a friend that you’re sorry for her loss. Ask a teacher for more help. Stand up to a bully. Let someone how much they mean to you. Inside this book, you’ll find the tools, tips, techniques, (and actual words!) to help you untangle your tongue and speak out with confidence and grace.

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