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Be a Friend

By Salina Yoon

When silent Dennis meets Joy, his secret language suddenly speaks louder than words.

heartwarming · gentle · inclusive · thought-provoking

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing Realistic Fiction

What is Be a Friend about?

Dennis is different from the other children. While some shout and others sing, Dennis communicates through mime, silently acting out everything he wants to say. Although his imagination is wonderful, he often feels lonely and unseen. Then he meets Joy, a girl who understands his playful language and joins in. Together, they discover that friendship can begin with a simple gesture, and that being yourself can help others see how special you really are.

About the author

Salina Yoon is a talented author and illustrator who creates fun and heart-warming books for children. She is well known for her colourful picture books, including the popular 'Penguin' and 'Bear' series. Salina loves to use bright colours and simple shapes to tell lovely stories that help children learn about friendship and kindness.

Pages

40 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2016

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