To find a true friend is to find a priceless treasure. Authors, poets, and philosophers the world over have expressed this truth in countless heartfelt writings about friendship and all its joys. This special book brings the best of those works together to celebrate all the special moments of friendship: from the initial excitement of discovering a friend to the comfort and trust of a time-tested bond. It is a perfect way to let a cherished friend know all the happiness they"ve brought to your life. The handmade paper chose for the cover of this book is specially crafted from mulberry trees, with real flower petals, grasses, leaves, and bark embedded in the paper. Using age-old techniques, this paper is made without cutting down trees or harming the natural environment.