MY FRIEND JOHN
by Arleen McCarthy
Meet John, a remarkable new student at The Huckleberry School. John’s life takes a heartwarming turn when he befriends a sweet little girl named Bella. Everything seems to be going smoothly for John, until a challenging situation resurfaces, shaking the foundations of his world.
In MY FRIEND JOHN, we are invited to witness a touching journey that explores not only the essence of friendship but also the profound qualities of kindness and leadership. This poignant tale serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience within us all and the transformative power of genuine connection.
Arleen McCarthy is a teacher in New York City and the author of a debut children’s book, MY FRIEND JOHN.
“This is a book about acceptance, curiosity about others, and understanding. In this story of a boy named John, we see his classmate Bella tune into the humanity in his eyes, his sparkle and then in his sadness. By telling the story through the burgeoning friendship between these two, the reader can feel what it is like to be vulnerable and shamed, to be cared about by another, and to be seen for all of who you are. My Friend John is a story of kindness, human connection and overcoming one's hurdles in the safe care of others, all parts of developing empathy.”
—Tovah P. Klein, Ph.D.; Bestselling author of Raising Resilience & How Toddlers Thrive
