The Friend Garden

A Beautifully Written and Illustrated children’s book About Making and Nourishing Friendships through Kindness

 

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What Readers of “The Friend Garden” Have to Say…

"I was fortunate to get a sneak peek of The Friend Garden. This is an absolutely beautiful book, particularly in the written message of the story. The illustrations are stunning and were done by a 12-year-old girl. I love that Kim found a way to give a young girl this opportunity. But I cannot stress enough the beauty of the writing in this book. The message is very meaningful, for adults as well as for children. This book is a must-have for teachers and parents alike."
~Gretchen Fisher

 

"This is an amazing book! As a librarian, I am very picky about what I read. Somehow Kim managed to share lessons on how to be a good friend without being "preachy". I can't wait for the sequel so I can find out how the main character's first day at school went!"
~Barbara Seibold, Librarian, The Burlington School, Burlington, NC

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The Story Behind the Story…

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  I got the idea for this book after subbing at my son’s school. I was substituting teaching a lot at the time, and I never liked using the discipline behavior charts in the classroom – I wanted something more positive to give the children a sense of hope instead of feeling defeated. I have […]

Fun Facts About Ana and Kim

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  Here are some Fun Facts about Kim Black and Ana Buckmaster… Your favorite toy growing up? Ana: It’s a random teddy bear from a gas station in New York. He’s traveled the world with me! Kim: My tire swing and my big barbie head that you apply make-up and do her hair. OK your […]