Noni Says No

By: Heather Hartt-Sussman

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Synopsis: Noni can do many things: she can give her baby brother his bottle, she can help her mother in the kitchen, and she can even walk over to her friend Susie&’s house. But Noni just can&’t say &“no.&” When she was very small, it was easy saying &“no&” to everybody, but now that she has a best friend, she wants to please. Noni can&’t say &“no&” to her friend, even when it means she has to hand over a precious toy, or when it means agreeing to a hideous haircut, or even giving up her bed at a sleepover. But when Noni finally finds her voice, the consequences are not what she – or the reader – expects.Heather Hartt-Sussman&’s story, complemented by the playful illustrations of Geneviève Côté, is a comforting exploration of friendship and of the importance of trusting one&’s own judgment. Many children (as well as many adults) will root for Noni as she learns that you can stand up for yourself and still be a good friend.