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What Is a Friend? by M.H. Clark — a small book that says thank you for being there
What Is a Friend? by M.H. Clark (Hardcover Gift Book)
Reviewed by the WhyToBuyThis team · Updated September 2026 · How we choose
Perfect for
- Saying thank you
- Birthdays
- Tucking in with a bigger gift
- Under $15
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Price: $12.95
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- Great gift ideaChosen for real-world gifting
- Hand-pickedCurated, not scraped
- Honest reviewThe catch, not just the hype
Why this gift works
What Is a Friend? by M.H. Clark is a 64-page hardcover gift book from Compendium, 7.25 inches square, first published in 2015. The publisher calls it a bright and spirited tribute to someone you feel lucky to know; each spread pairs a single word, like bold or wonderful, with a short line or quote on a colored background.
It says the thing most friends never say out loud, in a few minutes of reading. The text describes the friend as she, so it suits a woman friend best, and a note inside the front cover makes it personal.
Who is this gift for?
Great for
- A friend's birthday
- A friend who helped you through something
- Pairing with a bigger gift
Think twice if
- She dislikes sentimental gifts
- It is for a male friend
The catch
The text is pre-written rather than fill-in, it refers to the friend as she throughout, and at 64 short pages it works better alongside a gift than as the whole gift.
Skip for a friend who finds sentimental books cheesy, or for a male friend.
Key specs
| Author | M.H. Clark |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Compendium, 2015 |
| Format | Hardcover, 64 pages |
| Size | 7.25 x 7.25 in |
| ISBN | 193829856X / 9781938298561 |
Worth knowing before you buy
- Compendium publishes other friendship books too.
- It is 7.25 x 7.25 in.
Why we like it
- Says thank you without the awkwardness
- Hardcover that lasts
- Bright, simple design
- Inexpensive
What to look for in a friendship gift book
- Voice. Pick one that sounds like the way you two talk.
- Written or fill-in. Written books are quick; fill-in books take longer but say more.
- Size. A small book pairs well with another gift.
Questions people ask
No - the text is written; add your own note inside the cover.
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