What If We Were All Friends! A Meaningful Story About Friendship, Inclusion, and Making Everyone Feel Welcome Format: Hardcover Picture Book

What if making one new friend could change a child's whole world?

In What If We Were All Friends!, young readers discover that friendship begins when someone chooses to notice, include, welcome, and make room for another person.

Through playful rhymes, vibrant illustrations, and children of different backgrounds and abilities, the story shows that differences do not have to keep us apart--they can make our friendships and communities even stronger.

Perfect for homes, classrooms, school libraries, and back-to-school read-alouds, this engaging children's book helps parents and educators open meaningful conversations about friendship, inclusion, belonging, acceptance, and making sure no child feels left out.

Every child deserves to feel seen, welcomed, and included--and sometimes, friendship begins with one simple choice: making room for someone new.

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C.M. Harris is an award-winning children's book author and the founder of Purple Diamond Press, a publishing company dedicated to creating stories that make a difference. With over 30 published titles, her work focuses on social-emotional learning, diversity, and inclusion, helping children better understand themselves and others. Drawing from her personal experiences and passion for representation, she writes stories that naturally reflect kindness, empathy, and real-world perspectives. Her books have reached thousands of classrooms and families nationwide. She is based in Southern California.