Description: A book about being friends with others who may be different in physical appearance, religion, mental abilities, and physical abilities.
Review Quotes:
"In author Sabrena Bishop's debut book ELIJAH AND HIS INVISIBLE FRIEND she offered a short biography associated with that book to heighten the pleasure of reading her debut novel. 'Madison and Elijah are the children of Sabrena Bishop and Tegarth Bishop. At age 2, Madison's milestone evaluation revealed that Madison's social, motor, and cognitive abilities were developmentally appropriate, but she was delayed for speech. After six months of speech therapy, her mother stopped the sessions and decided to let Madison advance at her own pace. Madison displayed a love of art. At only 6 years old, she has painted over 80 masterpieces. During painting sessions, Madison and Elijah revealed their love for storytelling. Sabrena Bishop contacted Lauren Simone Publishing House to publish their stories.' And it is that sort of motivation that follows in this equally successful book I MAY NOT BE LIKE YOU, BUT WE COULD BE FRIENDS - a valuable lesson on the importance of individual differences, sharing feelings, being a good friend, dealing with bullies, teasing and painful childhood lessons. Beautifully illustrated by Tyler Waite, this little book opens in the Lauren Simone Fitness Center where tow youngsters comment - 'I may not have all my finders, but I still eat and drink like you' and 'I may not look like you, but it doesn't mean you should stare at me.' Similar comments form others in the center deal with being smaller, bigger, healthy, different languages (but still able to communicate), use of sign language, use of hearing aids, use of service dogs or waling sticks, ability (or not) to run, use of wheelchair, freckles, skin color, shape of eyes, curly versus straight hair, cultural garb, wearing glasses, temporary baldness (such as with chemotherapy), dental braces, choices of clothes, brain dysfunction with a heart that works, and more. At the end of the sensitive little book is a classroom discussion about dealing with differences and bullying." Grady Harp
"In today's society, bullying is common, which is part of the reason children, parents, and families will find this book of great value. Children will enjoy the bright illustrations. It would be most beneficial if teachers would discuss this book in their classrooms because it addresses so many different areas. For example, young readers will see that it's okay to have a different religion than others. Not only that, but they will also find comments on children will various types of disabilities such as, vision impairment, hearing problems, children who speak a different language than you, and much more. The book will help children relate to others who may not match them in one way or another. I highly recommend this book." Reviewed by children's author, Deanie Humphrys-Dunne
"This book is a dream and so well written. This book is a perfect gift for any and every child. Bullying is a problem that never seems to go away but this book is one way in which we can do what we can to make a difference."- Author, Saccheen
"Simple and to the point for targeted age group!! I would recommend this book as an early educational tool to assist in teaching kids to treat other kids who may seem to, OR have some differences in appearances etc. Also an excellent book to use In sharing with kids the value of co-existing in harmony with other kids." -S. Spencers