My Name is Jessie and I Want a Friend

By Stacy Ames

Jessie's story continues as she longs for a friend. Although she now has a loving home, others do not include her and she encounters bullies. Her trials parallel what young children often encounter at school, on the playground and in life. Finally, the best day happens when she meets Fred! The two pals show what true friendship is all about. The arc of her story elicits feelings of sympathy, empathy, compassion, kindness, inclusiveness and joy. Jessie's universal need and desire for friendship is a message embraced by even the littlest of readers. While still being age appropriate, My Name is Jessie and I Want a Friend is a heartstring pulling story. Tapping into these emotions in young children is vital for their development as well as making the world a better place...for both the four-legged and two-legged. The book includes thought-provoking discussion questions and interactive activities. This is a great book for teachers, too! Large Print. For ages 4-7 Proud winner of the prestigious Moonbeam Children's Book Award for Best Series-Nonfiction.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B09XZ1634P
• ISBN13: 9798451276877
• Release Date: March 2022
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 43 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.1" x 6.0"