by Karl Newson
illustrated by Clara Anganuzzi
 
A rhyming picture book which affirms all the myriad ways friends support, love and hold each other, from offering hugs to listening to simply letting friends be until they’re ready to be heard. Demonstrated by a child and a truly vast menagerie of friends… otters, polar bears, porpoises, squirrel, racoons! 
 
‘I liked this. It encompasses all the different approaches we have in trying to help someone who is ill or sad’ (Eileen, Former Primary Teacher, Letterbox Library reviewer). ‘An acceptance of difference, diversity and maybe wanting to be alone… It’s okay not to have friends too if you want to be alone and not talk; an important message for some kids, especially some neurodiverse children’ (June, Disability Activist, Letterbox Library reviewer). [PoC protagonist]. Age 4-7, Paperback 26pp