Heron and Turtle

I recently purchased this book to share with the elementary teachers in the building where I sub. All of them gave it rave reviews because it was divided into several short, cute, stories each with its own lesson. They have all become fans of Gorbachev

Gorbachev, a Ukrainian immigrant, has written a lyrical story of friends enjoying each other's company, no matter the obstacles. In the style of another great "side-kick" pair, Frog and Toad, Heron & Turtle have three adventures on a summer day. They find, just like Frog and Toad, that although their companionship may have physical limitations, their willing accommodations for each other lead to the sweet, simple pleasures of friendship. A great way to reinforce the idea with young readers/listeners that friendship, although not always easy, is always worth maintaining.