Always Friends Just the Way We Are is a children's book which has a profound message of respect for individual differences, a sense of belonging, self-acceptance, self-awareness, empathy, kindness, and the value of friendship while promoting reading readiness and early literacy.

Children's stories are an amazing way to spark imagination and stimulate curiosity.  Educators and parents alike use stories for entertaining and teaching children.  Stories facilitate memory and recall, listening skills, support comprehension, expand communication skills and enhance vocabulary development.

Always Friends Just the Way We Are is a children's book which has a profound message of respect for individual differences, a sense of belonging, self-acceptance, self-awareness, empathy, kindness, and the value of friendship. The beautifully colorful and vibrant illustrations capture the child's interest as they read along to find out how Frinky Frog, Snadie Snail, Autumn, and Harley help Snadie Snail to know they will Always be Friends Just the Way They Are.

Kathy C. Patterson is an author, playwright, essayist and lecturer who delivers messages of self-awareness, self-discovery, empowerment, inspiration, and motivation. Her life's purpose is to empower people to maximize their potential irrespective of racial, ethnic, or cultural diversity through love, trust, respect, and sensitivity. Kathy obtained a Bachelor's of Science Degree from Xavier University of Louisiana and a Master's Degree in Communication Disorders from LSU School of Allied Health Professionals in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is an American Speech and Hearing nationally-certified and Louisiana state-licensed Speech-Language Pathologist. Kathy is the author of Thoughts to Ponder: Discovering Your Authentic Self, a narrative of video chats which explore life, love, pain, hope, and faith.