Thanks for doing all you can, Arizona, and thanks for helping our world.
—Krystal, Age 7, Texas
 

I let my friend borrow my stuffed-animal kitty overnight, and the next day she did not bring it back.
—Arrianna, Age 8, Colorado
 

I think this story is really great. I also think that this story is good for kids! I really like it.
—Alyssa, Age 8, Pennsylvania
 

Arizona, you could have told him the truth. Instead of starving your piggy bank, you could have told Ollie you scratched his CD. Then your piggy would be happy!
—Bennett, Age 10, Texas
 

That's a cool story.
—Wendi, Age 10, Ohio
 

Arizona, I think the letter-writer is right. If the book means a lot to him, he isn't selfish if he doesn't share it.
—Adiyah, Age 9, Nevada
 

You were right! That's your book.
—Katie, Age 10, Texas
 

I think that it was good for the letter-writer to keep his own things. I hope his friend is not still mad.
—Jabron, Age 8, New York
 

Well, Wondering in Washington, you should tell your friend that you don't want him to see your book because it is yours and you don't want him to ruin it. Or you can apologize to your friend and trust him with your new book.
—Milly, Age 11, North Carolina
 

I think this should have been a story about how to stand up to bullies. That's a bigger problem nowadays.
—Madison, Age 8, Connecticut
 

I like the Arizona stories.
—Michaela, Age 6, New Hampshire
 

I understand. You want to keep your possessions looking nice, and you are afraid that your friend will damage them.
—Ruth, Age 7, Michigan
 

I LOVED it!
—Abigail, Age 8, Illinois
 

You rock, Arizona.
—Brittney, Age 9, Oklahoma
 

I have tried letting my friend borrow a book, but she never got around to reading it. I felt bad because I had to take it back before she read it. Thanks for your awesome stories!
—Maria, Age 13, Pennsylvania
 

I think your message was great.
—Kay, Age 7, Florida
 

That is a great one!
—Misha, Age 8, New Jersey
 

Well, it is your book. If you don't want your friend to have it, you need to be honest with him. Explain to him how you feel about him using your stuff. And try to give him a chance. If you know that he will mess it up, be honest. Being honest is best. It is your book, not his, but don't ever be mean to him. Good luck! And remember, honesty is the best policy!
—Lizzy, Age 12, Virginia
 

I've had a problem like that before, too.
—Hannah, Age 9, Ohio
 

You're not wrong! You did the right thing. If you didn't want that person to use it, that's OK. It's your own thing, and it might have gotten broke. Never think you're wrong if you say no to someone or something. It's just your choice.
—Annie, Age 7, Iowa