Ina Claire's Newly Released "Friendship" is a Beautiful Children's Book That Teaches How Love and Kindness is More Important Than Individual Differences
"Friendship" from Christian Faith Publishing author Ina Claire is a wonderful rhyming story book for children that tells the story of two little girls, Willa and Claire, who become friends despite their different skin color, and are bullied by a boy who doesn't see why differences should mix--but their wise teacher and loving mothers to set things straight and encourage godly behavior, as demonstrated by Willa's act of kindness to the bully.
MEADVILLE, Pa., Dec. 5, 2018 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- "Friendship": a heartwarming book about the true meaning of friendship. "Friendship" is the creation of published author Ina Claire, a retired first-grade teacher living in her hometown of Columbus, Nebraska.
Claire writes, "After school, I skipped home happily!
I wanted to tell Mom about Willa, you see!
I said, 'Mom we had so much fun.
You know she's really been in the sun!
She's as tan as chocolate ice cream!'
In her eyes, Mom had a smiling gleam.
'Isn't that nice you met someone so fine?
I'm glad she's so good to a daughter of mine!'
In school the next day, a boy nearby
Said, 'You're playing with her! Why?
My mom says she's not a bit like us!'
Then he continued to make a fuss!
The teacher clapped her hands and said, 'Here! Here!'
"In Willa's eye, I could see a tear!
'Come here, children! We need to talk!'
In her hand, she had a piece of chalk!
On the board she drew a big heart.
'I think this is the place to start.
Color of skin shouldn't matter, you see!
It's what's inside that's important to you and me!
Hearts stand for kindness, love, and caring
And in this class we will be sharing
Kind words and thoughts at work and play
On each and every day!' "
Published by Christian Faith Publishing, Ina Claire's new book is a feel-good story that helps children see beyond individual differences and break down the harmful barriers people put up between each other.
Children will learn that caring and kindness goes beyond such silly things and will be encouraged by Willa and Claire's beautiful example.
View a synopsis of "Friendship" on YouTube.
Consumers can purchase "Friendship" at traditional brick & mortar bookstores, or online at Amazon.com, Apple iTunes store, or Barnes and Noble.
For additional information or inquiries about "Friendship", contact the Christian Faith Publishing media department at 866-554-0919.
SOURCE Christian Faith Publishing
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