The Adventures of Bandit and Pablo: We Made New Friends! - Couverture souple

Kibort-Gibbons, Katie

Couverture souple

ISBN 13 : 9798989583089

Editeur : Shining Stories Publishing LLC, 2025

Synopsis

In this second heartwarming installment of The Adventures of Bandit and Pablo, author Katie Kibort-Gibbons continues her beloved children’s picture book series. The series explores adoption, family, identity, and belonging through the eyes of two unlikely but inseparable siblings: Bandit, the dog, and Pablo, the cat. Bandit and Pablo are adopted brothers. Though they don’t look alike and come from very different backgrounds, their bond is stronger than fur and whiskers. It’s built on love, loyalty, and the beautiful truth that family is not about looking the same but being there for one another.

Bandit and Pablo head to the park on a bright, sunny day in We Made New Friends. However, their fun is interrupted when they meet someone new—a little friend who looks sad and alone. He’s just been adopted and feels different from the rest of his family because he doesn’t look like them. Bandit, who also doesn’t look like Pablo, understands right away. With Pablo’s encouragement, the two leap into action to show their new friend what makes a family: connection, kindness, and unconditional love.

With gentle, accessible language, this story walks children through big feelings many adopted kids experience: feeling out of place, wondering if they truly belong, and noticing differences between themselves and their adoptive families. Through the playful lens of Bandit and Pablo’s adventures, young readers learn that what matters most isn’t appearance—it is the shared experiences, the safety of being understood, and the joy of being accepted just as you are.

This story is not just for adopted children—it’s for any child who has ever felt different. It opens the door for thoughtful conversations about diversity, family dynamics, and the importance of empathy. Whether read at home, in a classroom, or in a therapy office, We Made New Friends is a meaningful resource that helps children make sense of their emotions and develop compassion for others.

With whimsical illustrations and rhythmic storytelling, the book captures the attention of early readers and preschoolers while offering deeper emotional resonance for older children as well. It’s a perfect read-aloud for parents, caregivers, and professionals supporting children who are exploring their own identity or navigating the experience of being adopted.

Katie Kibort-Gibbons is not only a children’s book author—she’s also an adoptee, an adoptive parent, and a licensed clinical professional counselor specializing in adoption and attachment. Her work bridges the worlds of storytelling, advocacy, and healing, making her books beloved by families, teachers, and mental health professionals alike. Katie’s mission is to help children feel understood, seen, and supported—especially those navigating the adoption journey. Through the characters of Bandit and Pablo, she gives voice to feelings children may struggle to express and reassures them that they are never alone.

The Adventures of Bandit and Pablo: We Made New Friends affirms that family is built through love, not likeness. It’s a celebration of adoption, inclusion, and the magic of unlikely friendships. As Bandit and Pablo extend their hearts to a new friend, they invite readers to do the same, welcoming others with compassion and curiosity.

Whether you’re an adoptive parent, a teacher looking to support classroom inclusion, a therapist searching for adoption-sensitive materials, or simply a reader who believes in the power of kindness, this story will stay with you. The message is simple, powerful, and universal: no matter how different we look, love makes us family.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Shining Stories Publishing LLC
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798989583089
• Reliure: Broché
• Illustrateur: O'Neill Kelly
• Nombre de pages: 38
• Éditeur: Bray Jillian
• Coordonnées du fabricant: Manufactured by Amazon on behalf of the author; https://www.amazon.fr/hz/contact-us; ; c/o Amazon Media EU S.à.r.l., 38 Avenue John F. Kennedy; Luxembourg; L-1855; Luxembourg