A simple story about the little acts of sharing and kindness that make a day special.
A hand is perfect for holding.
A smile is just right for hello.
A pinkie is waiting to promise and
FRIENDS, best friends, are for sharing.
Come join two best friends on a camping trip as they share the wonderful things they do outdoors with family and friends: meals, laughter, adventures, stories, campfire songs. All the things that make an outdoor experience exciting and memorable. But the most important thing—love—more than anything else, is always for sharing.
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Release date
July 18, 2023 -
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Kindle Book
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OverDrive Read
- ISBN: 9780823455416
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Languages
- English
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Reviews
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April 15, 2023
A merry group shares special experiences on a camping trip. A just-about perfect day begins when two children--one brown-skinned, one tan-skinned--and a tan-skinned adult marvel at a glorious sunrise and revel in the realization that TODAY is for sharing. Things just get better from there. The family greets the other campers--who are diverse in skin tone and age--and the brown-skinned child waves to a lighter-skinned friend; throughout, this pair can be seen hugging, playing, and holding hands. The campers all play games, hike, share meals, and go boating. The fun continues well into the night as everyone gathers by a campfire to sing songs. The outing turns out to be a warm, memorable one for all concerned, joyfully expressed through bouncy, lilting rhymes ("A hammock is perfect / for dreaming. A chair / is just right for three"). Emphasizing warmth, good feelings, and togetherness, this sweet tale about a most enjoyable excursion makes for a cozy lap-time or group read-aloud. The colorful, exuberant art, both hand-painted and digitally rendered, captures the expansiveness of the outdoors as well as the openness of the campers' spirits. Adults reading this tale aloud should encourage children to discuss their own outdoor or camping exploits. (This book was reviewed digitally.) A book to be shared again and again. (Picture book. 4-7)COPYRIGHT(2023) Kirkus Reviews, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
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