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Highlights
- Good friends can make the world a better place!
- 3-9 Years
- 11.0" x 8.5" Paperback
- 40 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Social Themes
Description
Book Synopsis
Good friends can make the world a better place! How can you spot a good friend? How can you be a good friend? Between Friends is a bilingual book about fun and true friends who can make life sweeter. Mexican Amate and Otomi artwork inspire the colorful settings illustrated by Mexican artist Ely Ely. Children will see good friends in action, and learn new words in English and Spanish.
¡Los buenos amigos pueden hacer del mundo un lugar mejor! ¿Cómo puedes encontrar a un buen amigo? ¿Cómo puedes ser un buen amigo? Entre Amigos es un libro bilingüe sobre amigos divertidos y verdaderos que pueden hacer la vida más dulce. El amate y el arte otomí mexicanos inspiraron los s coloridos escenarios ilustrados por la artista Mexicana Ely Ely. Los niños verán a los buenos amigos en acción, y aprenderán nuevas palabras en ingles y español.
Review Quotes
"If you're looking for a children's book that has lovely lessons, inspires conversations about friendship in two languages, and wows you with beautiful illustrations- Between Friends/Entre Amigos is your book. Not only is it bilingual- showing children and adults what happens between good friends in English and Spanish, it's a book that begins to explore concepts like trust ("¡Confio en ti!"), authenticity, boundaries, forgiveness and caring. Between Friends/Entre Amigos helps the reader see the many ways friendship can bring us joy, and for those of us with bicultural identities, it helps us see ourselves fully. As a bilingual school psychologist, I highly recommend you add this book to your collection!" Mayte Antelo
"Follow multiple friends from diverse ethnic backgrounds and learn how to create meaningful friendships in the colorful, bilingual children's picture book, Between Friends: Entre Amigos by Juliana Anthony and Elena Gaona. Who is a friend and how do friends act toward each other? According to the text, a friend is kind and compassionate. They are there when you fall and when you are sad. Asking for help from a friend is also okay. A friend will step in and help you when you feel overwhelmed and they will be happy for you when you are successful. Other important characteristics of friendships are explored and the book also explains the importance of values such as love, respect, and authenticity in creating healthy, long-term friendships.
Through bright, multi-colored illustrations, Between Friends explains what friendship involves. I loved that the book's messages are also helpful to adults but specifically crucial for children during their formative years. Its lessons will help them navigate and evaluate friendships as they establish relationships with others. I also loved the book's appreciation for diversity and its depiction of friendships between children from different ethnicities. Its bilingual text will be useful for children who understand either or both of the languages used. The language used is also easy and can be understood by the intended audience. The book also contains many creative ideas of how to develop a friendship and activities that friends can take up together. With enlightening lessons and endearing illustrations, Between Friends by Juliana Anthony and Elena Gaona is a wonderful picture book that children will love." Reviewed By Edith Wairimu for Readers' Favorite