'The Word for Friend' picture book about Inter-cultural friendships

By 7/16/2020 11:06:00 AM

The Word for Friend, from author and illustrator Aidan Cassie, is an adorable and timely picture book with a story about ways to welcome friendship and overcome language barriers, that will connect children and cultures alike.


The Word for Friend ($18.99)
Written and illustrated by Aidan Cassie
Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Hardcover
Ages 4-8



Kemala the pangolin is sure she's going to make friends at her new school in her new country. After all, Kemala loves to talk. The kids at school like talking, too--but their words are all different. This country speaks a language Kemala doesn't know.

At first, no one understands Kemala either. This realization makes her curl into a little ball, like most pangolins do when they're nervous.

But a classmate helps draw her out with an art project that doubles as a vocabulary exchange. Soon, Kemala is learning the most universal language of all: friendship.

Aidan Cassie is also the picture book author and illustrator of Sterling, Best Dog Ever and Little Juniper Makes it Big!.

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23 comments

  1. Dynalroberson@gmail.comJuly 16, 2020 at 3:42 PM

    I would like to win this because I think my daughter would really enjoy it.

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  2. AnonymousJuly 17, 2020 at 5:06 PM

    I love to add this book to my kids little book collection. Patricia E

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  3. Delaney Shae-IrelandJuly 17, 2020 at 6:05 PM

    This would be a wonderful book to share with my daughter and students!

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  4. Edye NicoleJuly 17, 2020 at 9:08 PM

    as a gift for my cousin!

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  5. mahnrafjtbJuly 17, 2020 at 9:11 PM

    I would love to win this to give to my granddaughter. she would love it. btjfarnham@yahooo.com

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  6. Elizabeth BrooksJuly 17, 2020 at 9:26 PM

    looks cute. my girls would enjoy it

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  7. DonnaJuly 17, 2020 at 10:20 PM

    I want to win this to read to my nephew.

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  8. Nancy PJuly 17, 2020 at 10:46 PM

    I like positive books like this. The artwork is great.

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  9. Anne Marie CarterJuly 17, 2020 at 11:39 PM

    I would love to win this book for my grandchildren because i think that the graphics are cute and the message is important.

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  10. NancyJuly 17, 2020 at 11:45 PM

    I would like to win this book because we love additions to our home library. Everyone benefits when the world becomes more friendly and loving.

    Nancy
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  11. aperryJuly 18, 2020 at 6:27 AM

    I would like to share this book with my sons.

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  12. ken ohlJuly 18, 2020 at 7:00 AM

    love to win this for my little niece.

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  13. Melissa SJuly 18, 2020 at 7:23 AM

    I'd love to win this for my youngest daughters, I think it's a great way to show them that you don't even have to speak the same language to become friends with someone.

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  14. StacyJuly 18, 2020 at 8:54 AM

    I’d like to win this to donate to a local library as children’s books tend to be the first cut in the budget.

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  15. Jennifer CervantesJuly 18, 2020 at 10:49 AM

    I would love to win this for my youngest daughter, since school here is now all distance learning and everything is shut down again I do not see the library opening anytime soon.

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  16. Jana Leah BJuly 18, 2020 at 3:12 PM

    My nephew will love this book.

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  17. Maryann D.July 18, 2020 at 4:16 PM

    The Word for Friend Book by Aidan Cassie would be wonderful to win for my niece and nephew. They would enjoy this.
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  18. KarenJuly 18, 2020 at 5:52 PM

    I would love to win this book to read to my students in the first weeks of school.

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  19. kmcgrew213July 18, 2020 at 9:31 PM

    My nephew loves to read!

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  20. Erika P.July 18, 2020 at 10:57 PM

    This would be great for my nephew, he loves learning new words so the Spanish would be perfect for him.

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  21. LeAnn HarbertJuly 20, 2020 at 6:57 PM

    I want this book for my granddaughters to read. I like to give them books that help them learn new things.

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  22. GabriellyJuly 21, 2020 at 11:30 AM

    I would love to win this to give to my niece.

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  23. starzineJuly 21, 2020 at 9:53 PM

    I like the friendship in this book.

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