The Value of Friendship:The Tale of Jane Addams

ValueTales Series

by Ann Donegan Johnson, Spencer Johnson, Steve Pileggi (Illustrator)

This fictional tale is about Jane Addams, a real person who lived in America in the 19th and 20th centuries. This imaginative story is based on many h istorical events that really h appened, and it shows how useful the value of friendship can be. 11 1/2" X 9" hardcover book with dust jacket. 64 high quality pages.

Genres: Biography, Childrens, History, Picture Books, Nonfiction, Friendship

Hardcover

First published June 1, 1979

Reviews

[Teresa]

We need more books like this for children today :)

[Shelley]

Jane Addams starts a settlement house in Chicago after desiring to be friends with the poor people and give them opportunities to learn and grow.
Themes include multicultural, poverty, being kind.

"without friends we are alone, but when we have friends we can do more. we can learn about new ideas. we can share what we have. we can grow while we're doing it. It is important both to be a friend and to receive friendship."

[Thompson]

This series of books are, on the whole, horrible. They glorify the greatest bane of the 20th century-altruism. The stories are slanted and misleading. Yuck!

[C.G. Fewston]

I read this book when I was a kid and remember it fondly, and will have to revisit it with my children.

[Mat Rueter]

Jenny Dow came to visit and offered to help and that was the start of Hull House Kindergarten!

[Suzanne Lorraine Kunz Williams]

Jane Addams was who I wanted to be when I was in grammar school and first read this series. Someone who saw needs and filled them. Someone who did good to others. Someone who was patient and kind and willing to follow their own inner voice despite opposition from others. As I read these books to my children, I am inspired even more! Highly recommended. If you can find the series and can buy it, I'd highly recommend it.