Friends' Symphony

About the Book

FRIENDS’ SYMPHONY presents humorous poetry and pictures with several positive themes. A rich boy values a simple toy amid a plethora of more complex and expensive ones. A poor but talented and generous Hispanic boy begins a strong friendship, inspired by values gained in a humble home. Loving relationships prevail.

About the Author

Herbert Harned is a retired Professor of Pediatrics at the University of North Carolina who wrote poems in grade school and resumed this activity after a seventy-five year hiatus. As a father of three sons, grandfather of three, and great grandfather of one, he believes that boys have special strengths and feelings. He believes children's books should present positive messages.. Selena Beckman-Harned, a regional prize-winning writer while at Cary, NC High School, has submitted cartoons to The Daily Tar Heel newspaper of the University of North Carolina, She holds a Master's Degree in Professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University.