Khamis, a new kid from Abu Dhabi, is concerned about fitting in on the first day of school in America. The book engages the reader in a wonderful story of an unlikely friendship that blooms between four children from different countries and cultures. Throughout the adventures of the school year the children discover they are more alike than different. Friendship can be complicated for children. But when you speak a different language and miss your home country that can make things a little harder. Friendship in Any Language is a book for both girls and boys as they explore similarities and differences that make them unique and support building and maintaining friendships.