  | Book Details Title: A Surprising Friendship |
Book DescriptionA SURPRISING FRIENDSHIP, THE ENDEARING CHILDREN’S BOOK FROM AUTHOR AND THERAPIST ANDREW WALD, HELPS CHILDREN, ADULTS AND FAMILIES UNDERSTAND DIVERSITY AND THE IMPORTANCE OF UNIQUE AND ENDURING FRIENDSHIPS. A Surprising Friendship is a heartwarming story of Zoey the Canadian goose and Henry the Black bear that celebrates diversity. Their fun and shared adventures show how differences can be overcome with kindness, acceptance, and a willingness to discover what we have in common with others who are not like us. A Surprising Friendship is a welcomed addition to any families’ reading list and library, with a wonderfully sweet and timely story by Wald, and beautiful watercolor illustrations by artist Tara J. Hannon. Wald shares, “All beings are wired for connection. With an open heart, fear of others being different may be overcome and commonalities discovered and ultimately shared. As those friendships deepen over time, we feel fulfilled and alive. We want those feelings to endure. So, we yearn to maintain that relationship even if we have to be apart for a while. My wish is that this tale of Zoey and Henry encourages readers to welcome and enjoy a surprising friendship of their own, whatever the differences, obstacles, or distance.” “…the moral here is charming…whimsical…appealing…the engaging work emphasizes its worthy message…” —Kirkus Reviews “A Surprising Friendship is a delightful tale of two unexpected friends, a bear and a goose, who despite their obvious differences, overcome adversity and become best buddies. It celebrates and values real relationships and the challenges that come with them. Zoey and Henry are true role models for us all.” —Joan Ranquet, Animal Communicator and Author of Energy Healing for Animals, and Communication With All Life Read more Customers Review: A beautiful and heartfelt message and beautifully illustrated, A Surprising Friendship is a heartwarming tale about two animals in the forest; a black bear and a Canadian goose that become BFFs.As a mother of two children, I thoroughly appreciate the timely books’ message and the shining lesson of how we can all get along even though we may initially seem different.This book will delight young children and families alike, and the beauty of the colorful illustrations seem to come to life. The sweet story will hold your children’s attention to the very end, and they will ask you to reread it over and over!This fantastic book is now my go-to for children’s gifts, and I am donating it to elementary schools and churches too. | |
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