A kid’s best trait is their imagination, which tends to result in creative games, out-of-the-box ideas, and even special friends.
Friendships are a significant part of life, even if those friends may be imaginary. Kids can appreciate their friendships, both real and imaginative, by reading Imagine You and Me from Penguin Random House.
This story affirms the power of friendship. | Source: Penguin Random House
Benson Shum | Source: Penguin Random House
Imagine You and Me follows a loveable bear named Randall, who loves playing with his imaginary friend, Parker. She encourages him to befriend the other bears, but as Randall spends more time with them, he finds he’s left Parker behind. Randall must dig through his memories of her in order to reunite with his best friend.
Written and illustrated by Benson Shum, this book affirms the importance of imaginary friends and how they encourage kids to step out of their shells. Kids ages 3 and up can prepare for the following stages of their lives by understanding the power of friendship and the importance of letting go.
Parents, educators, and young readers can learn more about Randall and his imaginary friend when they read Imagine You and Me, which goes on sale on Jan. 23. Families can expand their collection of heartwarming stories by visiting penguinrandomhouse.com.
