{"product_id":"my-friends-and-i","title":"My Friends and I","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy Jessica Urlichs\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA celebration of kindness, friendship, and belonging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFollow Ben and his friends as small acts of kindness ripple outward, showing how even the simplest gestures can help others feel seen, valued, and included. Written in a gentle rhyming style, this story invites tamariki into the magic of connection and community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, this book reminds children that they each have something special to offer - and that kindness is something we can choose, practice, and share every day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith notes for parents and teachers included, it also opens the door for deeper conversations about friendships, empathy, and what it means to be kind and inclusive of others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow this product supports tamariki:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book supports social and emotional development by encouraging empathy, kindness, and a sense of belonging. You might use it to talk about friendships in your child’s life - what feels good, what can be tricky, and how we care for others. It’s a lovely way to build connection and confidence in social spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whānau Compass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51153929896214,"sku":null,"price":19.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0948\/8479\/0550\/files\/My_Friends_and_I.png?v=1774928599","url":"https:\/\/whanaucompass.org.nz\/products\/my-friends-and-i","provider":"Whānau Compass","version":"1.0","type":"link"}