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Friendship



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Friends Helme Heine Three friends who love to be together learn that sometimes it’s just not possible.
The Best Friends Book Todd Parr Here is a goofy look at what a best friend is and does.
My Best Friend Pat Hutchins Despite differences in abilities, two little girls appreciate each other and are “best friends.”
Let’s Be Enemies J.M. Udry Friendship has its ups and downs for James and John.
How To Lose All Your Friends Nancy Carlson In a sarcastic yet child-friendly way the author shows children how to be a good friend.
Jamaica And Brianna Juanita Havill Jamaica is jealous and Brianna teases but in the end reconciliation arrives for the two friends.
The Toad Is Mine! Barbara Hazen Two friends share everything, but finding a toad causes problems.
Victor And Rosalie In Jealousy Eva Eriksson Rosalie’s best friend starts playing with another girl while Rosalie’s sick with the mumps.
My Friend John Charlotte Zolotow John’s best friend tells everything he knows about John, and the fun they have as friends.
Matthew And Tilly Rebecca C. Jones Like all good friends, Matthew and Tilly have an occasional tiff. Their friendship prevails despite their differences.
A Cozy Place Hope Slaughter Friends who enjoy creating “cozy places” discover that places are only cozy when they are shared.
George And Martha James Marshall The theme of friendship is explored through a series of short stories.
We Are Best Friends Aliki When one friend moves away, two children learn that they can make new friends and remain best friends.
Chester’s Way Kevin Henkes A new neighbor disrupts two friends’ routine and relationship.
You’re Not My Best Friend Anymore Charlotte Pomerantz Molly and Ben are best friends and share everything until they have a fight.
Enemy Pie Derek Munson Hoping that the “enemy pie” will help him get rid of his enemy, a little boy finds that instead it helps make a new friend.
The Hating Book Charlotte Zolotow A girl feels very hurt when her friend ignores her completely.
Best Friends Miriam Cohen Two friends try to save the unhatched chickens when their classroom incubator burns out.
I’m Sorry Sam McBratney Even best friends fight, and when that happens, “I’m Sorry” is the hardest thing to say.
Koya Delaney And The Good Girl Blues Eloise Greenfield An 11-year-old girl has trouble expressing anger to her friends.
Do You Want To Play?:A Book About Being Friends Bob Kolar Two friends visit Friendship Park, where they discover the many things they can do together.
Chicken Sunday Patricia Polacco To thank Miss Eula for her wonderful Sunday chicken dinners, three friends from different backgrounds sell decorated eggs to buy her a beautiful Easter hat.
Frog And Toad Are Friends Arnold Lobel This classic for beginning readers is about Frog and Toad who are always there for each other.
Molly Moon’s Incredible Book Of Hypnotism Georgia Byng Molly Moon and her friends use a magical book to escape the miserable orphanage where they live.
Liberation Of Gabriel King K.L. Going Two unlikely friends spend the summer learning that facing your fears is easier with someone by your side.
Lunch Money Andrew Clements Two sixth grade rivals become business partners and friends.
How To Be A Friend: A Guide To Making Friends And Keeping Them Laurie K. Brown Dino characters illustrate the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be a good friend.
The Care And Keeping Of Friends Nadine Westcott (illustrator). This book from the American Girl collection highlights things to consider about friendship and offers suggestions on how to make new friends.
Yoko Rosemary Wells Yoko’s classmates make fun of the sushi she brings for lunch, until one of them tries it for himself.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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