Grandma Jane Holsberry’s Charming Book Helps Kids – and Even Adults – Learn How To Be A Friend

Discover, or else rediscover, the beauty and joy of friendship with “Be A Friend: The Heart of Friendship,” a children’s book by up-and-coming author Grandma Jane Holsberry.

Oregon-based Grandma Jane was inspired to write “Be A Friend” after returning home from visiting her daughter and granddaughter, who lived in Florida.

“It was very interesting to observe the personality dynamics of all the three- and four-year-old ‘little’ friends in their neighborhood,” said the author. “It started out as a very simple solution, easy for each child to think about and remember.”

Originally written for her granddaughter and her friends, “Be A Friend” is filled with pictures of her granddaughter having fun with her friends. Each photo is adorned with doodles and is accompanied by a positive, respectful message, such as “A good way to ‘be a friend’ is not always by what you say but also by what you do!” and “A good friend will say, ‘I’m sorry; I didn’t mean to make you feel bad.’”

Everyone, young and old alike, can glean lessons from the little children. She said: “Before I knew it, it became contagious… ‘If you wanna have friends, you gotta be a friend.’”

“It’s so simple, but the impact and pride of these little people who actually could see resolve in their ‘tiffs’ if they remembered this simple rule.”

“Be A Friend: The Heart of Friendship” by Grandma Jane Holsberry makes a great find for pre-school children to learn the values of friendship, and as a contemplative read for the older ones to cherish their existing friendships. A great solution for the ever-popular requests to bring a keepsake book in lieu of a baby shower card. Friendship is priceless and this little book is timeless. Get your copy today on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, or ReadersMagnet Bookstore.

About the Author

Grandma Jane Holsberry has always been very sensitive to kids (and adults) who are bullied and those who expect to be treated in a way that they are not willing to treat others. She aims to encourage children of all ages to be kind and respectful to every person they meet. “We are all different,” she said, “but what a difference we could each make if we treated others the way we want to be treated.”

Book details

“Be A Friend: The Heart of Friendship”
Author: Grandma Jane Holsberry
Published date: September 29, 2025
Publisher: ReadersMagnet
Genre: Children’s book

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