Book 12 of 24
Available: Now
64 Pages; Hardcover; Dust Jacket; Library Binding
Story Description
The Value of Friendship is the twelfth story in the New ValueTales series of illustrated books for children. This story tells the tale of Jane Addams a girl who grew into a woman who made so many immigrants feel welcome in America. Jane realized from the time she was a child that there were differences between the way people lived. Some families had nice homes, clothes and toys while there were many others who lived in small run down homes, with shabby clothing and very few if any toys. Through her own best thoughts, shown through her favorite doll named Dolly, Jane decided that she would become a good friend and neighbor to those in America that it seemed liked were not receiving any help.
Jane was able to attend college and had hopes of becoming a doctor, but due to a serious back problem she had to end her schooling to have an operation. This was a great opportunity for Jane because during her recovery she was able to travel to Europe and see grand homes that were built in shabby neighborhoods for the people to gather and make friends.
With the help of Jane’s good college friend, Ellen Starr, they were able to take what they saw in London and start a community home in Chicago. Though it took some time for the people of the neighborhood to accept that Jane and Ellen were living there to provide a place for them to come and make friends, the people loved spending time at the house. Children will be eager to return to the story over and over again, and parents, grandparents, teachers, and friends will find this story is a wonderful way to help children develop a strong sense of the power of friendship can have in their lives and of those around them.
Cast of Characters:
Main Character: Jane Addams, a real life person, who lived in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Imaginary Character: Jane’s favorite toy, a doll named Dolly.
Supporting Characters: Jane’s family and Ellen Starr, Jane’s friend from college who supported her in mission to bring friendship to those less fortunate then themselves.
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