You'll Always Have a Friend

What a beautiful wonderful story about friendship and relationships. The representation in this book was wonderful! My library will be purchasing a copy of this book!

You'll always have a Friend is a celebration of self love. By encouraging young people to be kind to others and to themselves, this book tells everyone that even if they feel alone, they are not for their best friend can be themselves.
The illustrations in this book are diverse and gorgeous.

Another beautiful and sweet children’s book by Emily Ley! This book talks about what being lonely feels like, how everyone can feel lonely sometimes, and ways to help overcome it such as joining a team, asking an adult for help, having a pet, or reading a book. The illustrations are lovely and full of representation for any reader. The writing is rhythmic designed to be read aloud. I especially recommend reading this to any child at the beginning of the school year or moving to a new school.

Thank you NetGalley and Tommy Nelson for the advanced copy. All opinions are my own.

This is delightful book for children who are more shy or introverted, and may therefore struggle with making friends.

The illustrations are lovely, and the book has an important message delivered in well-organised rhyming text.

In addition to providing shy children suggestions for ways of making new friends, the book also encourages them to remember that they can also choose to be the best possible friend to themselves. Highly recommended.

This will definitely be a book I will purchase for my future classroom. What a precious story that every child should read. As a special education teacher, I also really loved the representation shown in the illustrations. Emily Ley spoke to the little girl in my heart who was in desperate need of this story as a child.

This is a beautiful book. The illustrations are so whimsical and engaging. My four year old son really enjoyed the book, though I’m not sure he fully understood the message behind the story. The book does have a great message for children about loneliness and acceptance. A truly beautiful children’s book.

“It’s true, you’ll always have a friend. Just keep on being you.”

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In this delightful, empowering, and sweet picture book and poetry, author Emily Ley weaves ideas and encouragement into simple yet beautiful words. I absolutely loved it, and anyone feeling lonely or unsure about friends should really check this out.

The illustration is also so picturesque and I really relished it. They matched the book so well and are so light hearted and sweet.

And, I can’t ask for more. The ideas are wonderful, from speaking out, animals and pets, to books.

“Some friends pop up in places
you never thought to look!
You might find brand-new buddies
in the pages of a book.

“There may be knights and princesses
or dragons to discover.
You can join in their adventures
by reading from cover to cover.”

Most importantly, I fully agree with the ideas and encouragements in this book of merely thirty pages. I will reread it again and again, since sometimes we all feel a bit lonely… And we need ideas! But we will always have a friend. And these words will bring our thoughts together. In the end, just keep on being you! Although it may be common sense, this book deserves the stars.

Because sometimes, we all need a reminder.

Thank you to NetGalley and Tommy Nelson for this ARC in exchange for an honest review!

I love how this book opens with questions and quickly validates anyone who has felt alone (all of us!). The lyrical rhymes and beautiful illustrations make the tips for finding friends that much more enjoyable. This book also affirms that kids were "made without mistakes," and though I didn't see a mention of God, there are definitely lovely opportunities for families of faith to remind kids that God wants to be their closest friend.

Thank you to Tommy Nelson for providing a digital ARC. Of course, all opinions are my own.

Such a cute book! I love the illustrations and the message that it sends out to you, no matter young or old. It is a inspirational and uplifting book!

You'll Always Have a Friend is a sweet book giving children encouragement to build friendships even if it is intimidating. The illustrations are so beautiful and include a variety of appearances.

Perfect for children entering a new school year or children who are nervous to make friends.

I received an ARC from Thomas Nelson: CHILDREN'S | Tommy Nelson via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is a great children’s book that teaches children how to be a friend and therefore, make friends. I love the way the author gave some actionable ideas for children to try and acknowledged that it can be scary to make new friends. I also loved the nod to being your own friend. The illustrations are absolutely gorgeous too. Well done!