Being Friendly - (All of Us Together) by Cornelia Spelman (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

The first book in the All of Us Together series, inspired by the values reflected in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights.

What does it mean to be a friend? In Being Friendly, young readers learn that friendship begins with small acts--saying hello, listening to others, sharing, taking turns, and caring when someone needs support.

As part of the All of Us Together series, inspired by the values reflected in the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Being Friendly helps children understand how the ways we treat others can help everyone feel included, respected, and valued.

About Humanitas Media Reading for Rights:
Humanitas Media Reading for Rights is an educational imprint focused on books and learning materials that introduce human rights through accessible storytelling. Designed to support parents, educators, caregivers, and communities, it fosters empathy, understanding, and a shared sense of responsibility for the world around us.

About the Author

Cornelia Maude Spelman, MSW, was a therapist with children and families before turning full-time to writing and art. She has written twelve books for children that help them manage emotions and difficult life situations, and is also the author of two memoirs. Her The Way I Feel series of books for young children, described by reviewers as "sensitive" and "compassionate," has sold over four million copies and been translated into eleven languages.

Leticia Plate finds inspiration in the sunny side of things and creates images with a combination of analog and digital techniques. Born in Buenos Aires and raised in Rome, she moved to New York City to study Illustration at School of Visual Arts. She has worked for a variety of illustration markets, from editorial to surface design and everything in between. She has brought influences from multiple languages and cultures to create a unique visual language. Previous clients include the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Whole Foods Market, Chewy, and the American Library Association. She currently lives in Portland, Maine, where she teaches illustration at the Maine College of Arts & Design.