Forgiving a Friend

Plot Summary

Seth's best friend, Jacob, broke Seth's truck. Seth knows it was an accident, but still, it was his favorite toy! He tells Jacob to go home and not come back. He will just get a new best friend.

But when Seth goes to visit his neighbor, Grandma Grace, he accidentally breaks a lamp. Instead of getting angry, she tells him, "There's nothing I own that is more valuable than friendship." Seth can't believe she is so forgiving, and it makes him think about how he treated Jacob.

Reviews

"...the large, colorful cartoon-style illustrations can be seen in a crowded classroom––where interesting discussions might begin." Booklist

"...Jacob crashes into Seth's toy dump truck while the two are racing their bikes and Seth is furious. Then, while visiting his grandmother, he accidentally breaks her lamp. She is not angry with him, and he realizes the importance of forgiveness, which leads him to Jacob's house seeking to renew their friendship....Color cartoons fill the pages and enhance the mood of the texts. Young readers will relate to the simple plots, which will generate discussion." School Library Journal

Associated Keywords
Forgiveness, friends, friendship, character, forgive