Together: A Tale of Friendship

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When Lev and Levi meet, Lev tells Levi that he is looking for a friend. But where can he find one? Together, they decide to make a friend—from sand, leaves, branches, and stone. But one creation washes away. The other creation blows away. And Lev and Levi are left to ponder the question: What exactly is a friend? How do you strengthen a friendship? How do you keep its heart warm?

With over 60 unique color and black-and-white illustrations, this uplifting story delivers a heartfelt message for readers of all ages.

Author bio

Daphne Deckers is a Dutch columnist, actress, television host, and best-selling author, having published over twenty books, including several children’s stories. She lives in the Netherlands with her husband and two children.

Illustrator bio

Joey Holthaus is a skilled visual artist specializing in interior design, graphic design, and advertisement. He serves as the creative driving force for Haus of Joey and is an accomplished illustrator, whether on walls, windows, or paper.

PUMPKIN SOUP

2 1/4 pounds pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and fibers
removed
2 onions, grated
6 tbsp. Olive oil
2 tbsp. Cumin seeds
2 pinches of ground cayenne
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 ½-in. Fresh ginger, peeled
and finely chopped
2 cups coconut cream
salt and freshly ground
black pepper

Topping
4 to 6 tbsp. Crème fraiche or olive oil
4 to 6 tbsp. Pumpkin seeds, toasted
1 tbsp. Cumin seeds, toasted

Cut the pumpkin into small pieces. Sauté the onions in a large pan with the olive oil, cumin seeds, cayenne, garlic, and ginger. Add the pumpkin and sauté for 5 minutes without browning. Pour in the coconut cream and cook for about 30 minutes until everything is tender. If there is not enough liquid in the pan, a splash of water may be added. Blend the soup in a blender until it’s smooth or use an immersion blender in the pan. Strain the soup. If necessary, push the last remaining soup through the sieve with the rounded side of a spoon. Season the soup with salt and pepper.

Serve the soup with a tablespoon of crème fraîche and toasted pumpkin seeds added to each bowl and a sprinkle of cumin seeds. Serve with breadsticks.