# The Art of Making Friends - Hardcover

by **Mary Anastasiou** (Author), **Sam Loman** (Illustrator)

**Have you ever stopped and wondered  
how to make a friend?  
Can you make them out of broken sticks  
or something that will bend?**

Making friends can be tough, especially for little ones. This beautiful and sensitive picture book celebrates friendship and the importance of sharing one's heart.

### Author Biography

**Mary Anastasiou** is a children's author and creative director who wishes to bring to life heartfelt stories through beautiful picture books. She hopes her stories can make little ones giggle 'til their bellies hurt.

**Sam Loman** is an illustrator who studied illustration at the Academy of Arts in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and Art, Design and Illustration at the University of Hertfordshire, UK. Her goal is to create images that have one special, magical touch which give people an awareness of the beautiful things around us.

**Number of Pages:** 32

**Dimensions:** 0.6 x 10.2 x 8.8 IN

**Publication Date:** January 30, 2024

## Details

- **Price:** 18.99 USD
- **Vendor:** Books by splitShops
- **Type:** Books
- **Tags:** Books by splitShops, Shopify Collective

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