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<p><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Friends and Rivals</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> is a powerful and beautifully illustrated bilingual </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Finnish-Hmong</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> picture book that explores sibling rivalry conflict forgiveness and reconciliation. Written by </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Tuula Pere</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> and illustrated by </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Iva Dukić</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> this engaging story follows two princes-Victor and Otto-whose childhood friendship turns into bitter rivalry as they grow older. Both want to succeed their father on the throne and their competition eventually divides the entire kingdom.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>When the rivalry escalates Prince Otto is imprisoned in the dungeon and King Victor rules alone in fear and suspicion. The once-joyful land becomes troubled and silent. But hope arrives in the form of a courageous child who dares to question the king seek the truth and bring compassion back into the royal brothers' hearts. With the help of a mysterious wanderer and a magical lantern the child inspires the princes to remember their past forgive one another and work together to rebuild the kingdom.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This bilingual edition presents the full story in </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>parallel Finnish and Hmong</strong><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> making it ideal for multilingual families bilingual education cultural exchange and literacy programs.</span></p><h3><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Praise for <em>Friends and Rivals</em></strong></h3><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Tuula Pere delves into the complex dynamics of sibling rivalry through a captivating children's narrative enriched by Iva Dukić's evocative illustrations.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>- </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Literary Titan</strong></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A truly extraordinary tale about friendship power and forgiveness - worthy of a Shakespearian play.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>- </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Outstanding Creator Awards</strong></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>An insightful story showing how rivalry for power can corrupt even the closest relationships teaching children to think before they act and to forgive.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>- </span><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Readers' Favorite</strong></p><h3><strong style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>A Story of Conflict and Hope</strong></h3><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Blending emotional depth with vivid artwork </span><em style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Friends and Rivals</em><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)> gently introduces children to themes of jealousy power empathy and making amends. It highlights the importance of listening understanding and believing that even long-broken relationships can be healed.</span></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Perfect for bilingual readers schools libraries and families seeking meaningful stories that open discussions about emotions forgiveness and cooperation.</span></p>