Being different may make you feel lonely. Would you feel the same when you find out that you are not alone in being different? Get inspired by Willard's exciting discovery in Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends. Enter to win a signed copy of this sweet picture book by Jen Kirkley!
My Review:
Featuring a diverse cast of quirky animals, Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends tells an imaginative and heartwarming story about friendship, inclusion and how to navigate differences with kindness and a positive mindset.
Willard likes going back to school, but being assigned to a new class without his old pals makes him feel different, in a not-so-pleasant way. Wondering how his teacher's wise words can help him make new friends, Willard embarks on a mysteriously emerged trail, which leads to different seasons and some very unusual animals, each with a special gift that impresses and inspires Willard along the way.
Blending in elements of magic and fantasy, this beautifully illustrated book keeps young readers engaged in Willard's amazing adventure as he encounters one unique character after another. A three-step approach to addressing difference gets reiterated throughout the text and in some pictures. It teaches about how to identify a difference, see its value and make a positive reaction.
Along with Willard and his new friends, the little ones learn to appreciate and embrace differences, to discover someone else's strengths and make sincere compliments, and most importantly, to be kind, considerate and supportive. The story not only explores the value of friendship but also encourages self-love and positive self-talk.
With bright colors and vivid expressions, the illustrations make all the animal characters more lovable and relatable. The cheerful pictures filled with smiling faces, happy dance moves, and playful music notes, correspond to and reinforce the book's overall theme of diversity and positivity.
Enjoyable and inspiring, Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends is an accessible read that sparks conversations about handling differences in a constructive and respectful way.
About the Book:
Ages: 0+ | 38 Pages
Publisher: Palmetto Publishing | ISBN: 979-8-82292-014-9
Willard DoGooder has trouble making friends in his new class. Things are just … different. One day, he spots a magical trail and sets out on an adventure, where he meets four new friends along the trail. Through these friendships, Willard remembers his teacher’s advice on how to think through differences and appreciate each other just as we are.
Purchase links: Amazon | Barnes and Noble | Bookshop.org
About the Author:
Jen Kirkley is a wife and mother of four who works as a physician assistant in cardiothoracic surgery. She lives in Louisiana with her family in a house they have enjoyed renovating over the past ten years. On a daily basis, someone in her home is usually dressed up as a superhero or ninja. Jen enjoys running, reading, tea lattes, and road trips.
For more information, visit dogoodbookseries.com
One lucky reader will win a signed copy of Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends!
Giveaway ends 9/19. Open to US only. Please enter below. Good luck!
Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends: Book GiveawayDisclosure: This post is sponsored by Expound Publicity. All views and opinions expressed are my own. icefairy's Treasure Chest is not responsible for winner selection or prize fulfillment.
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