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The Friendship Bench

By Wendy Meddour

Adjectives

heartwarming uplifting relatable

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Tilly has just moved to a seaside town and loves playing on the beach with Mummy and her dog, Shadow. But starting a new school is daunting, and Tilly feels lonely. Her teacher suggests trying the Friendship Bench, a place to meet new friends. However, when Tilly approaches, she finds someone else already sitting there. Can the bench help Tilly find the friendship she longs for?

About the author

Wendy Meddour is a British author and illustrator who loves writing funny and heartwarming stories for children. She is best known for her popular 'Wendy Quill' series and the picture book 'Lubna and Pebble'. Wendy enjoys making up imaginative tales that inspire children to be brave, kind, and creative.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2022

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