"Making Choices and Making Friends: The Social Competencies Assets" by Elizabeth Verdick and Pamela Espeland is a part of "The Adding ASSETS Series for Kids" published by Free Spirit Publishing Inc. in 2006. This trade paperback book, with a length of 7 inches and height of 0.2 inches, is designed for juvenile nonfiction readers. Focusing on social topics such as dating and relationships, as well as friendship, the book offers valuable insights for young individuals navigating the complexities of social interactions. Illustrated by the authors themselves, this 96-page volume is a practical resource for children to learn essential social skills and strategies for making positive choices in their friendships.