Not all children feel like they belong-in their families, their neighborhoods, or their community. In Lauren and Val Take a Walk , lifelong best friends come across all kinds of people as they meander their way to their favorite lunchtime spot. This delightfully illustrated story of inclusion and acceptance offers one important message: Love is love. Targeted to young children first beginning to read, this book will inspire kids to embrace their uniqueness and accept others as well. Lauren and Val Take a Walk is designed to enhance healthy self-esteem, celebrate diversity, and promote loving acceptance.