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Planting Friendship: Peace, Salaam, Shalom Hardcover – October 19, 2021

by Melissa Stoller (Author), Callie Metler (Author), Shirin Rahman (Author)

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When they meet on the first day of school, three girls realize they are different from each other – Molly is Christian, Savera is Muslim, and Hannah is Jewish. Through a class planting project, the girls’ friendship blossoms, and they learn they are more alike than they thought. Written by three women authors from the same faith traditions as the girls in the story, this book brings more kindness and understanding into the world.

PEACE, SALAAM, SHALOM.

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clear Fork Publishing / Spork (October 19, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 195016960X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1950169603
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.9 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 8.5 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,868,272 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Jenna Grodzicki

A beautiful and important book

Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2021

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This gorgeously illustrated picture book tells the story of three girls and how their friendship blossoms. Molly, Savera, and Hannah are nervous about starting school. Each girl is given a special necklace representative of their different faiths to help bring peace and comfort. When they meet on the first day, they bond over their necklaces, and the first seeds of friendship are planted. Throughout the course of the school year, they work together on a planting project, and their friendship grows. The girls realize that, while they may come from different religious backgrounds, they have many things in common. Young readers who have ever been nervous about starting something new will relate to Molly, Savera, and Hannah. They will also enjoy searching for the different symbols of faith located in each girl's home. This is a must have for any classroom, library, or personal collection.

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tina m shepardson

Planting Friendship

Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2021

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Planting Friendship is a beautiful story sharing such important values with children. The three main characters are all apprehensive about beginning school. Each girl's family practices a different faith tradition. As the school year unfolds, the three authors, also of different faith traditions, focus on the similarities of the girls, and through a school planting project, the friendships blossom as the planting project blossoms. Such a creative way for children to learn about other faith traditions. The illustration color palette is absolutely stunning, lush, green, and carries the reader through the beautiful story arc.

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LMreader

Stunning book with powerful message

Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2021

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I’m stunned at PLANTING FRIENDSHIP—one of the most beautiful books I’ve ever seen. Its sweet message of love and acceptance—no matter your different beliefs—will resonate in today’s world, more than ever.

Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman, and Melissa Stoller are authors who represent the different faiths of the three schoolgirls in the story. Kudos to Kate Talbot for the colorful illustrations that perfectly match the words.

Every school, library, and bookstore needs this inspiring book on its shelves to spread the message of friendship!

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Paula Cohen

A story of friendship that embraces differences

Reviewed in the United States on December 14, 2021

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I love this gorgeous book about childhood friendship that flourishes with the celebration of our cultural and religious differences! Because it is about planting, it is perfect for the Jewish holiday, Tu B’shvat. But truthfully is good at any time of year, for any child. Written by three women of different backgrounds and faiths, it is a story from the heart. Kate Talbot’s illustrations are delightful!

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Jan S.

The world needs this book!

Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2021

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Planting Friendship, a collaboration between authors Callie Metler, Shirin Rahman, and Melissa Stoller, shows the beauty of children accepting each other openly. Three young girls who come from different faith backgrounds find common threads that open the door to a pure friendship. Kate Talbot’s illustrations are full of detail and reflect the sweet and meaningful story. This is an important story and a must read.

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Ronda Smitny Lamprecht

Wonderful book!

Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2022

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Great book to read with young kids while their hearts and minds are open to everything new! Very relevant to the world we live in.
I bought it for my grandchildren!

Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2022

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Lovely story that is very appropriate for our times and for instilling the values of love and acceptance among the next generation.

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TheWriteDebraCollins

Beautiful book of multicultural friendship

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2022