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• Anna Davis

  The Unique Friendship of Grover and Steve by Lee Cherry is a fantastic picture book with a powerful lesson about the value of diverse kinds of friendships. The story follows a beautiful friendship between two unique friends: Steve, an ostrich, and Grover who is a donkey. Steve and Grover always meet under the great canopy tree. They play and graze together from sunrise to sunset. Other animals are amazed at their friendship and wonder how such different animals can be friends. Many animals are not accepting of their friendship, but day after day, Grover and Steve continue to meet and their close friendship bond grows. One day, the Plains fall under the attack of a mysterious, destructive predator. The incident teaches the animals the power of friendship and community. Lee Cherry has created a wonderful story with incredible characters whose friendship flourishes amidst the criticism and rejection of the others around them. Steve and Grover could not be more different, but they enjoy each other’s company. When Steve suffers rejection from Grover’s herd, Grover sticks by him. Together, they navigate the challenges of life. Young readers will find the characters colorful, adorable and intriguing. Brilliantly written, the story offers a thought-provoking perspective on friendship and how important diversity is in building healthy, impactful relationships. It simplifies the lesson in a way that children can easily understand and remember. Children will love Grover and Steve’s exciting adventures and will learn important lessons about accepting other people’s differences and not letting the opinions of others discourage them from making friends outside their community. The eye-catching and charming illustrations bring the characters and setting to life. The paintings help tell the story and capture the scenes included. The story culminates in a joyful, delightful scene that portrays the beauty of friendship and the power of unity. In the end all the animals on the Great Plains played and laughed together. They realized that it did not matter what their color, size, shape, height, weight or even how they each looked, they could all enjoy each other’s company, support one another and be friends. This is a perfect story for teaching children this important life concept. It is an unforgettable story that explores an unlikely friendship between a donkey and an ostrich. Young readers will love its captivating characters and setting, exciting, surprising twists, amazing illustrations and invaluable lessons. Highly recommended!!

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