Being Friends
By: Karen Beaumont
Illustrations by: Joy Allen
This is a wonderful book that represents two children of diverse backgrounds that notice all types of differences between them except for their racial differences. This book shows the relationship between the two children and highlights each difference that they share. For example, one likes dresses, one likes jeans, one likes cookies, one likes cake. Overall, the story helps children realize that no matter how many things they may not have in common with others they can still make friends with them. In the end, opposites attract. Although there may be things that make us different from one another, whether it is race, religion, style of dress, or the foods we eat, those things don't mean that we can't get along and respect each other.
Every child should get to read this book; it was very enjoyable. All ages would appreciate the humor and delight of this book. I appreciate the lesson of accepting others that it teaches children. The differences that we have from others can be the things that make our relationships more meaningful and rich with diversity.
This book reminds me of a relationship that I had when I was growing up. A new family moved to my neighborhood. The girl was close to my age but very different than me. Her family was part of religion that I was not and it was difficult for me to understand. However, it was not long before we realized that despite some of our obvious differences, we had many things in common. In no time at all we were inseparable friends. I have many childhood memories with her in them. This book reminded me of her and the fun we shared even though it seemed like we were so unlike each other at first sight.
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