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Let’s be Friends

Summary

This story explores the challenges and joys of making friends. It captures the difficulty of initiating conversations and finding common interests with others. The narrative follows a character who tries enthusiastically to connect with others by talking about shared interests like swimming, seashells, and being a fish. Despite initial rejections, the character perseveres, illustrating resilience and the importance of persistence in friendship. The story ultimately conveys the message that although finding friends can be tough, it is vital to keep trying, as connections are always possible with the right approach and attitude. The bright illustrations and simple text make this ideal for young children, offering both encouragement and a gentle lesson in social skills.

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It’s time to make some friends!

Making friends can be hard.

But let’s try!

Hello! Hi!

Do you like to swim? So do I!

LET’S BE FRIENDS!

Oh, dear.

Hello! Hi!

Do you like seashells? So do I!

LET’S BE FRIENDS!

Oh, my.

Hello! Hi!

Are you a fish? So am I!

LET’S BE FRIENDS!

Oh, no.

NOBODY wants to be my friend.

Knock, Knock.

LET’S BE FRIENDS!

Credits

Originally published by Book Dash under a Creative Commons Licensed BY 4.0. This book can be read for free on https://bookdash.org/books/lets-be-friends and was created by: Emma Bosman (Illustrator), Murray Hunter (Writer), Wilna Combrinck (Designer), Ester Levinrad (Editor) Book Dash logo
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