Childhood is full of life lessons that shape us into good adults. Perhaps one of the most valuable and challenging lessons we learn is how to navigate friendships. While friendships make us better, kinder people, getting along with friends isn’t always easy. Follow the story of four friends who learn to identify disappointment and hurt feelings while playing together. Find out how compromise and understanding each other’s point of view encourages thoughtfulness amongst them. 8-year-old Author, Ruth Lincoln, loves creating playground games that allow everyone to participate and have fun. In her book, Duck and Turtle, Whale and Bird, Ruth combines a love for playing happily with friends and a love for writing. This book gives the reader an opportunity to think about the importance of being a good sport, a genuine friend and being honest.