Candace Cameron Bure’s New Kids Book Delivers Powerful Lesson on Compromise

Candace Cameron Bure's upcoming children's book teaches the importance of compromise, kindness, and respect in relationships. In a recent interview with The Christian Post, Bure discussed her fourth children's book, The Crazy Compromise. The book centers around two best friends who set aside their differences and value their relationship. It will be released on April 1st and was created in partnership with Generous Family.

"I love children's books so much," Bure said. "To do a collaboration book with Generous Family is just so meaningful because I absolutely love writing them. As a mom, reading with my kids was always one of my favorite things to do. It's such a fun way to be animated, to engage, and to have conversations about deeper messages."

She noted that the story is based on her real-life friendship with her best friend, Dilini. 

"We met in high school when we were 15, and we've been best friends ever since," Bure explained. "We come from different cultural backgrounds, we have different political views, we have different faiths, and yet, we love and respect each other. We have so much more in common than we do differences, and that's what makes our friendship work. That's really what the message of The Crazy Compromise is all about."

Bure, who competed on "Dancing with the Stars" in 2014 and was a co-host on "The View" in 2015 and 2016, stressed that the book's message is timely, considering how people are divided over differences rather than understanding. 

"There's a line at the end of the book that says, 'So what about you? Do your friends disagree with the way that you think or the way that you see? Can you meet in the middle and find common ground? When your hearts beat the same, that's where love can be found.' And I thought, 'Wow, this is written for kids, but it's just as relevant for adults.'"

"People are so divided today, particularly with politics and even within faith circles. We feel like we need to 'win' every argument, whether it's on Facebook, Instagram, or at the dinner table," she said. "But do we really? This book reminds us that we don't have to let disagreements destroy relationships. There are so many other things that connect us."

As a mother of two, Bure contended that books are one way to teach biblical principles to the next generation.

"As parents, it's our job to teach our kids right from wrong," she said. "Morality has become so subjective in today's world. But for me, as a Christian woman, I want to make sure kids are being taught from God's perspective."

Bure explained that all of their books from Generous Family contain biblical principles, even if Scripture is not explicitly stated on each page.

"We have Scripture in the back of the book, but the storytelling itself reflects those values — honesty, kindness, generosity, love. These are things that, 30 years ago, everyone agreed were good. But today, even those fundamental values aren't always being taught."

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Bure also believes that reading more books is a better alternative to reducing screen time. 

"I really want to encourage parents to put a book in their child's hands instead of turning on another cartoon. It's so easy for kids to be glued to a device, but there's something incredibly special about sitting down with a book, turning the pages, and engaging with the story."

Originally published March 11, 2025.