It’s nice to have a friend because a friend is there for you.
A friend can help you when you’re feeling blue.
A friend lets you play and tries not to leave you out,
And listens and respects you even if you yell and shout.
Illustration by Ximena Gavito, Kindergarten
I have a friend that I met on the playground one day.
I asked, “Would you like to be friends?” in a brave way.
A friend can be hard to find, but I bet you can make a friend on the first try!
Illustration by Lily Snider, 1st grade
Friends sometimes disagree because your friend is not exactly like you.
The choice your friend makes may not be good for you to do.
When that happens it can help to talk it through,
Making a different choice is okay, too.
Illustration by Katelyn Alas, 2nd grade
Friendships help us learn about others.
Illustration by Dustin Cao, 3rd grade
Playing with and talking to a friend helps
Make tough times easier and fun times better
Illustration by Anthony Kwan, 3rd grade
A true friend will respect you for who you are.
Every friendship is like a work of art
Each one is different and comes from the heart.
Illustration by Jacob Beaudet, 4th grade
A friend would not want you to do something unsafe.
Illustration by Dan Tran, 5th grade
Friends are there for you during ups and downs.
They are understanding, but they stand their ground.
A friend is someone you can be yourself around.
Illustration by Adriana Lerma, 5th grade
Meet the Authors
Kindergarten 2014-2015
1st Grade 2014-2015
2nd Grade 2014-2015
3rd Grade 2014-2015
4th Grade 2014-2015
5th Grade 2014-2015
The process of creating The Friendship
Book was one of several school wide
activities that promote peace and
understanding. We appreciate all of
the students, teachers and our
Watchdog Dad that collaboratively
wrote, illustrated and photographed the
authors of this book.
The End