It's OK to Need a Friend by Annelies Draws

Rating: WORTHY!

From an advance review copy for which I thank the publisher.

I don't know squat about this author except that she (or maybe he!) draws and illustrates a treat, and presents us with a cute chubby Little Brown Bear who happily goes through life being a friend, helping out, and passing on and learning lessons. As the description has it, friendship is both a gift and a skill and this book helps youngsters to discover how to offer the one while picking up the other. I commend this as a worthy read.

It's OK to Make Mistakes by Annelies Draws

Rating: WORTHY!

From an advance review copy for which I thank the publisher.

As the description has it, mistakes give us the power to learn and grow, and as long as we're doing that we're on a winning path. All it takes is a cautious sense of adventure and a willingness to try even if you may fail. I commend this as a worthy read.