A Friend Like You
It takes courage to make new friends. For some people, it’s not something that you ever need to think about. But to be a friend, a really good friend, is not an easy thing to do! A Friend Like You tackles the seemingly simple question of “What does it mean to be a friend?” and teaches readers that while some friendships are life-long, and others are brief, the world will always need A Friend Like You.
In this newest entry from the award-winning Like You series, co-authors Charnaie Gordon and Frank Murphy draw on their experience as educators, activists, and of course, friends, to show readers that it’s not about how many friends you have, but the type of friend you are. You have friends who are the type to join in the fun, and friends who prefer to cheer from the sidelines. Friends who are a shoulder to cry on, and friends who offer advice. Friends who challenge you to try new things, and friends who love routine. No matter what kind of a friend you are, you deserve to be celebrated!
Frank Murphy’s children’s books include The Legend of the Teddy Bear. He has been a teacher and coach for more than 25 years. He lives in Chalfont, Pennsylvania. Learn more about Frank at www.frankmurphybooks.com. Charnaie Gordon is an expert on diversity in children’s literature, the founder of @hereweeread, which has amassed over 325,000 followers on Instagram, and a children’s author. She lives in Weatogue, Connecticut. Learn more about Charnaie at www.hereweeread.com.
Kayla Harren’s children’s books include The Boy Who Grew a Forest: The True Story of Jadav Payeng. She lives in St. Paul, Minnesota. Learn more about Kayla at www.kaylaharren.com.
A Friend Like You
(HC) 978-1-53411-112-7/$16.99/Ages 4-8/eBook available/32 pages/9 x 11 inches
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