About A Friendship Forever
Best friends, Ayo and Neo, grow up together in the African rainforest. Each day the two chimpanzees enjoy new adventures and build an everlasting bond. But things are beginning to change—human development is causing disease and destruction in the forest—and one day, Neo doesn’t come back home. Ayo struggles with the loss of his beloved friend, and with the help of a wise old chimp, Ayo eventually learns to enjoy life again. This heartwarming story of friendship and the life of chimpanzees helps children understand and cope with loss, change, and emotions.
Multiple Award Winning Book!
Creative Child Award 2018 – Book of the Year
North Street Book Prize 2018 – First Place
SEEK AND FIND:
Engage the young reader by finding the butterfly, hummingbird, and the number three on each page.
FUN FACTS ABOUT CHIMPANZEES:
A fun way to learn more about chimpanzees and the African rainforest.
A Friendship Forever was written as a way to honor the life and memory of Trey McCleery, a sweet, loving, six-year-old boy. It was also written as a way to help children understand and cope with grief. Half of the proceeds from this book will go to the Trey McCleery Memorial Fund. Click here to learn more.
Testimonials
“A Friendship Forever is a beautiful story that will help children cope with loss, whether it be a friend, pet, or family member. Wonderfully illustrated and written in rhyme, the story engages the reader and ends with a hopeful message.”
“Jeannine has done a magnificent job putting all the emotions spurred from loss into perspective—in ways many adults cannot. A Friendship Forever is an extraordinary, loving, and powerful work!”
