Finding Us. A story about belonging for children.
Finding Us is a story about a boy who always felt a little out of place and his search for belonging.
Have you ever felt different from everyone else?
JJ, a freckle-faced boy who travels with the circus, knows what that's like. Not remembering his parents, JJ can't help but feel like he doesn't belong. But when he meets Eli the elephant and Stretch the giraffe, JJ finally discovers that he may not be as alone as he thought.
When these three fast friends decide to put the circus behind them, they set out on a dreamlike journey in search of what they've never known: family, acceptance and freedom.
Through winding paths and dark forests, they must conquer their fears and help each other through thick and thin. After all, that's what friends do! Enchanted trains, magical nightingales, and exciting adventures await JJ and his friends as they set off into the unknown, determined to discover who they really are.
Testimonials for Finding Us
“Finding Us is a magical book. The author weaves a story with fantasy and humour creating a message of enduring care and hope. This is a book for all ages, and reminds us that it is possible to find our way back home or perhaps to a better world.”
— Dr. Janet McCullough, MD
“A fantastic story! One that will be loved by both adults and children.”
— Kim Dow, MD, FRCP(C) Paediatrics
“Finding Us provides parents, teachers and children with the opportunity to discuss what makes a friend. What does a friend look like? What does a friend do? Who can be a friend? Why does having friends make you stronger?
“These are the kind of questions that promote kindness and empathy in a child friendly context. Finding Us will be a delightful addition to any library for young children.”
— Barbara Wright, Primary School Teacher (Ret.)
“A magical story of three friends who embark on an adventure, each seeking a family and a place where they will be completely accepted. We share their adventures pictured in the beautiful illustrations.
“This story will reassure youngsters who feel they don’t fit in, that they are not alone, and finding a sense of belonging is possible.”
— Maxine Clarke, MD, FRCP(C) Paediatrics
How to get a copy of the book for you and yours.
Finding Us is aimed at children ages 7 to 8 years. Hard and soft cover as well as eBook formats (29 pages in length with colour illustrations by Canadian independent artist Angela Gooliaf) are available through your local bookstore*, from Indigo.ca, Amazon, and directly from the publisher, Friesen Press.
Please support our local book sellers! If you decide to order through yours, here is some information they may ask for:
Title: Finding Us.
Publisher: Friesen Press.
First edition 2021.
Text by Linda Dawn Brown-Thomson
Illustrations by Angela Gooliaff.
ISBN
978-1-5255-8716-0(hardcover)
978-1-5255-8715-3(paperback)
978-1-5255-8717-7(eBook)
*If you’re in Kingston, find the book at Novel Idea at 156 Princess Street, (613) 546-9799, email: novid@kingston.net!