06/19/2026
Pride Month reminds us all of the importance of embracing humanity as a “many splendoured thing”.
This is one of the messages of “My Best Friend Forever”, recently published by The Pictou Bee Press. It was written by Laurie Stanley-Blackwell and illustrated by Sophia Lawrence.
“So if someday you ever have the friendship blues,
And start wondering who is the best friend to choose.
Look around you, not with your eyes but with your heart,
For that, more than often, is the best place to start.
They may have only two legs, four legs, even more,
They may be white, black, brown, any shade you adore,
Or speak languages only you can understand,
Using words or silence, or simply hold your hand.
Choose the one who shares sad and silly, laughs and tears,
Stands by you through all the ups and downs, hopes and fears.
Who marvels at the world through hush, and hue and cry,
Who, even in the rain, brings sunshine to your sky."
pictoubeepress.com
