REVIEW
From the opening of the book:
I wake early, you sleep late.
My hair's curly, yours is straight.
I say, "Now!"
You say, "Wait?"
Will you be friends with me?
The book shows children in a variety of play, school, and sports settings. Throughout the text, children point out differences between themselves with the narrator asking the recurring question, "Will you be friends with me?"
In the middle of the book, the narrator observes that working together is better than being alone:
Let's play leapfrog.
Jump up high!
Maybe we will touch the sky.
We can do it if we try!
The theme, "It's okay to be different from one another" is clearly shown:
I like morning.
You like night.
We're just different
That's all right.
The concluding spread celebrates diversity and friendship.
The illustrations by Jo de Ruiter are cheery and friendly. Young readers will see themselves in the activities depicted.
Will You Be Friends With Me? will be a useful resource in the Pre-K classroom as well as a fun book for families to read together.
GIVEAWAY
If you are interested in winning this book, leave me a comment by 6 PM on July 10. If you are new to my blog, make sure you leave your email address also.
18 comments:
Looks like a cute book! I'd love a chance to win it!
You start the list, Susan!
Carol what a delightful book. I have two nieces expecting at this time. Would love this a Christmas gift.
I love this book about friendship and the differences between people
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You’re both in, Debbie and jo Lyn!
Yes, please enter me for a chance to win this adorable book with an important message. I'd love to read it and share it with others. Thank you for the chance!
I love the theme of diversity and friendship!
This story looks & sounds sweet.
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You're in, Jana Leah! Carol
Very cute book! The rhyme sounds fun and the theme is very timely.
Sounds like another winner! Thanks for sharing.
Connie
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Thanks for leaving comments, Dorothy and Connie. You're in!
Love that the book celebrates the differences between people. It's taken me years to really get that differences are one of the major joys of friendship. Now when it comes to marriage...
Yes, marriage is a different story. But great application of this principle, Barbara!
Thank you, Carol, for your review and for giving so many wonderful people the chance for a free copy! I'm happy to connect with any of you readers and grateful for your support. The book ended up coming out at just the right time and I look forward to how people find ways to use it and most of all, how my precious youngest readers enjoy it. Special shout out to Jo de Ruiter for her illustrations which added so much depth, and for all the wonderful people at WorthyKids who did a great job getting this book out into the world!
Dear Carol,
Such a fun book! In these times, friends are very important. Lovely illustrations, too.
Great asset to anyone's library! You are a great friend.
Never Give Up
Joan
They are indeed, Joan! Thanks for taking the time to comment on my blog.
Dear Carol,
You are very welcome.
Never Give Up
Joan
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