Kayla & Audrey

by Carole Ibrahim & Christian AbiKhalil

Book Cover: My First Friend in a New Land
Editions:Hardcover
ISBN: 978-1067437909
Kindle
ISBN: 978-1067437909

My First Friend in a New Land is a heartwarming children’s story about the emotions that come with moving to a new country. Through friendship, kindness, and courage, a young child discovers that unfamiliar places can slowly begin to feel like home. A story about belonging, change, and new beginnings.

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Kayla and Audrey had to go,
To a land they didn’t know.

Goodbye to the park, Goodbye to the street,
Goodbye to the friends they loved to meet.

“I miss Mia,” Kayla said.
“I miss Noah,” Audrey sighed in bed.

“What if no one wants to play?
What if we’re alone all day?” Kayla said.

Mama hugged them, warm and tight,
“New friends come, you’ll see, all right?

Reviews:on Amazon.ca:

"This book was a real delight for my children. The pictures are wonderful, full of bright colors that immediately catch the eye and keep kids engaged. The language is very smooth, simple, and easy to understand, making the story enjoyable to follow. My children asked to read again and again."

on Amazon.ca:

"Such a sweet story of new beginnings! A reminder that we can find hope and friendships wherever we go."


About the Author

Chris and Carole are Canadian authors based in Ontario and the co-authors of My First Friend in a New Land. Carole is a PhD-educated professional whose perspective on children, learning, and adaptation helps shape their storytelling. Chris brings extensive international business and leadership experience, having worked across different countries and cultures. Inspired by their own family’s move to Canada with their two young daughters, they create children’s stories centered on friendship, belonging, courage, kindness, and embracing new beginnings.