My Story Friend

By Kalli Dakos, Dream Chen (Illustrator)

A child seeks someone to hear his sad story, finding hope in unexpected places.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A child wanders through the land, desperate to share his sorrowful tale. He encounters a gruff mountain man and a busy farmer, both unwilling to listen. Finally, he meets an old woman who shares stories herself and offers a compassionate ear. Through this connection, the child discovers the transformative power of storytelling, turning darkness into light and despair into hope. Will he find solace in sharing his burden, and what lessons will he learn from those who listen? This journey reveals the profound impact of empathy and the fleeting yet meaningful presence of a true story friend.

From the publisher

There is the person who tells the story. This is the storyteller. And there is the person who listens to the story. This is the story friend. As a child treks across the land in search of someone to tell his sad story to, he meets a gruff mountain man who can’t stand unhappy stories, a too busy to be bothered farmer, and finally, the old woman who tells stories herself, who is willing to listen. The act of telling the story leads the child to look at the other side and make what was dark lighter and full of hope and positivity. The true potency of needing to express one’s unhappiness and the power of having someone else listen and help is a strong message for young readers. Like a favorite teacher or mentor, they may not be around forever, just for a short but meaningful time.

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