“Friends around the World,” Friend, March 2025, 14–15.
Friends around the World
Sicily S., age 11, New York, USA
Ella T., age 9, Texas, USA
“Riding the Path of Light,” Jane H., age 9, Miaoli County, Taiwan
“King Benjamin,” Caio V., age 7, Minas Gerais, Brazil
Ezra V., age 7, Western Cape, South Africa
A schoolmate asked to play with me and my friends at recess. We said to leave us alone. Later, I felt bad and was sorry I didn’t let her play with us. Now if I notice she is alone, I ask her to play with me so she can have a friend.
Eva W., age 7, Luxembourg, Belgium
I help by putting away toys and books after I am done playing.
LeGrand L., age 6, Sorsogon, Philippines
Sometimes I feel like I don’t have a friend. Every now and then it seems no one cares. But then I think and remember something so true. Heavenly Father loves me and Jesus too.
Kalli M., age 9, Maryland, USA
I drew this picture when I learned the Book of Mormon is the keystone of our religion. The temple is always in my sight, and I want to go there when I’m old enough.
Vince C., age 10, New Mexico, USA
There was a tornado in the state where I live. I went to my room and said a prayer for the people who lost their homes. I felt the Holy Ghost telling me I did the right thing.
Henry H., age 8, Arkansas, USA