With its
warm, friendly voice alongside bold and colourful illustrations, this picture
book is deceptively simple, very practical and completely engaging.
From the
creator of ‘Life Lessons For Little Ones,’ ‘The Five Rules Of Friendship’
is exactly that: five practical, useful and solid ideas around how to be a
friend, and how to treat a friend.
In clear
and chatty language with no hint of judgement, the book reminds us that
friendship can be awesome when it’s good, and downright tricky when it’s
not-so-good.
It tells us that even the best of friends can argue (because wouldn’t the world be boring if we all thought and believed in exactly the same things), and that there are ways through the ups and downs of friendship.
The
wonderful and thoughtful illustrations by Cesar Barcelo both describe and
enhance the text – creating layers of depth in the words and offering further
ways for all children to make sense of what is happening on the page.
Opening up
space for conversation, compassion and an understanding of others (even when
they’re behaving in ways that upset us), is no mean feat. This book makes it
feel like a walk in the park!
Jess
Sanders is a best-selling, award-winning author who has penned numerous titles
for children. A psychologist who is sought after to speak on topics such as
positive mental health and gender equality, her books shine a light into some
dark corners with surprisingly uplifting results.
With its
clear and tangible ideas around friendship, this book is an invitation to be
the best friend you can – and there are many of us who could probably use a
dose of this book right now!
A fabulous resource for children and for all.
Title: The Five Rules Of Friendship
Author: Jess Sanders
Illustrator: Cesar Barcelo
Publisher: Affirm Press, $24.99
Publication Date: 26 November 2024
Format: Hardcover
ISBN: 9781923046467
For Ages: 3 - 8
Type: Picture Book
