Debut Children's Book by Glynis Falloon
New Friends
Whatever could be hiding under Grandma's deck?
One day when Katie goes outside to play, she hears a strange noise coming from underneath Grandma's deck—a scratching, crying sound. Follow the adventures of a kind-hearted girl who discovers a lost furry friend and embarks on a journey to reunite them with their family while learning about compassion, listening to your conscience, and the joy of reuniting.
Celebrated & Recognized by Leading Book Honors
Readers' Choice Finalist
Mom's Choice Awards Gold
Amazon Best-Selling Author
#1 Amazon Bestseller
Glynis Falloon
Growing up on a farm near Foxwarren, Manitoba to becoming a #1 Bestselling Author.
Glynis developed a lifelong love for animals and reading on the prairies. She has aspired to be an author since she was a teenager, attempting to handwrite and illustrate her own children's series. Today, residing in Calgary, AB, she proves that her mantra is true:
“You are never too old to pursue a dream.”
Meet the Characters
Every great story has friends who light the path. Get to know Katie, Penny, and Jamie from the pages of New Friends!
Katie
The Kind-Hearted Hero
A curious, observant girl whose empathy and quick thinking spark a mission of kindness across the neighborhood.
Penny
The Lost Furry Friend
A sweet, adventurous calico kitten who finds herself lost underneath Grandma's deck, waiting for someone gentle to hear her tiny cries.
Jamie
Katie's Loyal Friend
Always ready to lend a helping hand, Jamie joins Katie on her quest to discover where Penny belongs.
Compassion, Conscience & Reuniting
New Friends gently teaches young readers about listening to that quiet little inner voice, caring for vulnerable creatures, and discovering the heartwarming feeling of returning something lost back to where it belongs.
Explore Fun Activities
Join the adventure! Help Katie find Penny in a maze, solve a word search, and colour the characters from New Friends. Download free printables and share your artwork with #thinkpossibilitiesart.
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Watch the Animated “New Friends” Trailer
Step inside the story! Watch the whimsical animated trailer for New Friends and see Katie, Penny, and Jamie come to life as they discover what's hiding under Grandma's deck.
Official animated trailer for New Friends by Glynis Falloon
Recorded live with publisher Miriam Laundry · November 21st, 2024
Interview with Publisher Miriam Laundry
On November 21st, 2024, debut author Glynis Falloon joined publisher Miriam Laundry to celebrate the launch of New Friends becoming the #1 best selling children's book in both Canada & the United States, and the #1 best new release.
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