Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends - by Jen Kirkley

Book Synopsis

Willard DoGooder has trouble making friends in his new class. Things are just...different. One day, Willard spots a magical trail that leads him on an adventure filled with curiosity, fun, and new friends, as he learns how to think through and celebrate differences.

Each friend that Willard DoGooder meets on the trail, teaches him how we can approach differences, learn from one another, and appreciate each other. Over the course of the book, Willard learns a three-step process for approaching differences: Name the difference, find the good, and move on with kindness.

With characters based on the author's children, and issues they've learned how to work through together, Willard DoGooder and the Trail of Friends, is a fantastic adventure grounded with a message that we can all use in our daily life.

Parents, caregivers, and teachers will appreciate the book's straightforward and simple message that shows kids how to approach difference, and start conversations about appreciating and encouraging each other.