<DIV><p>Tobin's friends meet him halfway! In Diane Murrell's first book, <I>Tobin Learns to Make Friends</I>, Tobin made special changes in himself in order to be friendly toward his playmates. Now, Tobin's friends try to understand where he is coming from. The charming trains learn that a little extra kindness can put them all on the same “track.” Parents and teachers will find both books useful in teaching mutual understanding.<I> Friends Learn About Tobin </I>shows how Tobin's friends accept and appreciate his differences, such as discomfort with change, repetitious behavior, a knack for numbers, a photographic memory, literal interpretation of words, and sensitivity to noises and crowds.<BR><br>  </p></DIV>