Seesaw Friends Are Best: A Tale Of Friendship

A Joyful Tale of Friendship, Teamwork, Kindness, Empathy, and Play

A little elephant’s big wish sparks a jungle-wide adventure — proving that when friends work together, anything is possible.

Seesaw Friends Are Best: A Tale of Friendship is a heartwarming picture book that celebrates empathy, teamwork, and creative problem-solving. Born on the same day in the Ivory Coast of Africa, an elephant calf named Edgar and a baby chimpanzee named Agnes become fast friends. When Edgar longs to soar high like Agnes does in the trees, he soon discovers he isn’t built the same way. But that doesn’t stop their fun! Together with a group of jungle animal friends—and the help of a clever seesaw made from fallen logs—they learn that when everyone works together, wonderful things can happen. Even the tiniest friend makes a big difference!

Perfect for ages 3–8, this charming read-aloud supports social-emotional learning (SEL), classroom cooperation, and character development. A great resource for teachers, parents, and homeschoolers, this story encourages kindness, perseverance, and joyful collaboration.

Includes free downloadable classroom resources, songs, cheers, and reading guides for Pre-K through 2nd grade—plus optional STEM and Christian content. These items can be found on the author's website.