How Frieda the Snail Finds Her True Friend

Follow Frieda the snail on a colorful journey to find her true friend. Along the way, she encounters a fallen
ant, a struggling fly, and a stuck beetle- but whom she chooses as her truest friend may surprise young
readers. Illustrated by an Australian artist and written by an Austrian born Kindergarten teacher who believes in teaching language through stories and songs, this short story of self-acceptance, empathy, and friendship crosses international boundaries, while exposing young readers to multiple languages.

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20% of your purchase will go directly to Albert Einstein Academy in San Diego, California to help fund important educational programs.

Albert Einstein Academies nurtures, cultivates, and inspires multilingual, critical thinkers who are well-rounded, responsible, global citizens uniquely prepared to thrive, lead, and create positive change in the 21st century.

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Book Reviews:

“Frau Claudia presents to the young reader the same message she shares with my first graders as their German music teacher:  Happiness and meaning can be found in every corner of life when one reaches out to help others.  May this book move many little hearts to become a true friend!” – Janice Narveson, First Grade German Teacher at Albert Einstein Academy


"It is Frieda’s own self-reliance that brings her to the realization that one can look inside themselves to discover they can be their own true friend while also sharing that friendship with others. A topic that is helpful to children of all ages... As a licensed professional counselor of mental health, a former elementary school teacher and counselor, I recommend this story for parents, teachers, school counselors and therapists to share with their children ~a true keepsake for all! – Gina A. Simon, LPCMH, MEd, NCC/NCSC  (Read full book review here)

About the Author

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Claudia Lorenz (Frau Claudia) was born in Austria where she worked as a Kindergarten teacher. She later earned her American Montessori teaching credential in 2008. It was then, when she discovered a passion for teaching young children “German through Music” at the German immersion school Albert Einstein Academy Charter School.

Frau Claudia’s creativity and love for children inspired her to write her first bilingual children’s book about Frieda the Snail, who, after a long journey, finds her true friend, her true self. The story should encourage all the children to believe in themselves and find the beauty inside themselves.

Frau Claudia lives with her husband and their two daughters in San Diego, California.

About the Illustrator

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Carissa Harris lives in Brisbane, Australia where she studied animation at the Queensland College of Art and graphic design at the South Bank Institute of Technology. She currently works as a freelance illustrator, t-shirt designer and painter. To view more of her work visit: www.carissa-art.blogspot.com.au