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by Lisa Keshet (Author)
Help your child learn how to listen, play, and keep friends-especially when they are competing on different teams or have different ideas.
Jonathan and Adam are best friends who live next door. When a grown-up argument about a Presidential election cancels their family picnic, the boys must find a way to stay friends. With a lost dog, a rainy rescue, and a warm living room conversation, this gentle story shows how listening and kindness strengthens friendship especially across differences.
- Ages: 6-9
- Reading level: Early reader / short paragraphs (perfect for new independent readers)
- Professional illustrations support the recognition of emotions through facial expressions & body language.
- Themes: listening, kindness, friendship, accepting political differences, social-emotional learning
Perfect for read-aloud, classroom lessons, family reading, and gift-giving. A companion activity book assists with practicing listening games and kindness exercises.