Against a pastel backdrop of falling leaves and raindrops, a young boy
learns how to make new friends and cherish the old. Two hundred and
sixty-nine days, counts a freckle-faced, rosy-cheeked boy. His goodbye
to his best friend is still fresh within his young heart. Though his
companion has moved away, she sends surprise notes and chocolate bars by
post, assuaging his pain and bringing a smile to his face. The support
of his loving family and the arrival of a new neighbor with her striped
cat combine with his optimism to slow the rainfall and welcome the
possibility of a new friendship. Change is a constant in the worlds of
adults and children alike. Friends Forever's poignant story addresses
change's unexpected arrival and, through a softly colored palette, shows
that change can be soothed by fond memories. The poetic text by
Norwegian author Roald Kaldestad narrates the journey of the protagonist
as he teaches readers to embrace the present and appreciate the joys of
a bluer sky.