A beautifully illustrated tale for children based on a true story about the importance of friendship in our lives. The main character, Abigail, portrays the author as a young girl, who seeks forever friends to share her adventures as she journeys through life. Her mother has told her that in order to gain friends, she must first be a true friend to others. Along the way, she discovers five new, lifelong friends, each of whom is embodied by a different animal character filled with creativity and kindness. This delightful children’s story conveys a universal message about friendship, family, and love. Its whimsical illustrations and gentle storyline are sure to prompt continued readings and create multi-generational conversations about the many ways that our very best friends have enriched our own lives.

About the Author A New Hampshire native, Priscilla graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in early childhood education. She began her career as kindergarten teacher in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She and her late husband, Jack, had six children, three of whom are U.N.H. graduates. She now boasts eleven Grandchildren.After having lived in nine different states Priscilla has retired, has returned to New Hampshire, and is living in Nashua.This is a true story of her friendships, some of which span sixty years, and the importance of finding “Forever Friends”. About the Illustrator Melissa Denning lives in Manchester, New Hampshire and prior to this, her debut as a children’s book illustrator, she enjoyed being an painter for her own, and friends enjoyment. Now working in a new medium she has made my story come to life with her considerable artistic talents. Without Melissa’s ability to give my “Forever Friends” characters individual personalities, giving them colorful and sometimes surprising coloring, letting them follow life’s path through imaginative landscapes, and her unwavering attention to detail, this book would never have been possible. Thank you Melissa for making my dreams a reality.