The Friend (LDS magazine)

The Friend

Editor	Randy D. Funk
Frequency	Monthly
Publisher	The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
First issue	The Children's Friend: 1902 The Friend: January 1971
Country	United States
Language	English
ISSN	0009-4102

The Friend, formerly titled The Children's Friend, is a monthly children's magazine published by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church). It is aimed at those of Primary age, approximately ages 3 through 12.^[1] It includes messages from church leaders, stories, crafts, recipes, and artwork and poetry submitted by readers.^{[citation needed]}