In "Dory and the Real True Friend" by Abby Hanlon, Dory is a creative and imaginative little girl navigating the ups and downs of childhood friendships. When her classmate, a new girl named Mary, enters her life, Dory eagerly bonds with her, but things don't go as smoothly as she hopes. As they navigate misunderstandings, conflicts, and the struggles of making new friends, Dory's quirky personality shines through. The story embraces themes of friendship, acceptance, and the importance of being true to oneself, all showcased through Dory's delightful and humorous perspective. The narrative celebrates the journey of building genuine connections. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is part of a book series called Dory Fantasmagory .

This book is aimed at children at US 1st grade-3rd grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 4-8 years.

There are 176 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2016 by Turtleback Books .

Abby Hanlon has taught creative writing and first grade in the New York City public school system. Inspired by her students' storytelling and drawings, Abby began to write her own stories for children, and taught herself to draw after not having drawn since childhood.