3 Books About Friendship

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Explore tolerance, true friendship & loyalty with these 3 great reads. Scroll down for three recommendations - one for pre-readers (kids 0-4/5), one for emerging readers (elementary school) and one for established readers (tweens/teens)

Friends by Catherine Thimmesh. This board book highlights unusual friendships and tolerance of differences. (Can a camel befriend a pig? Yes)! Beautiful photographs and rhyming text help the littlest reader understand that we all rely on one another. Recommended for pre-readers. Buy on Amazon for $7.99.

Bo's Magical New Friend by Rebecca Elliott. Bo Tinseltail, a sparkly wish-granting unicorn, has lots of friends. But, her number one with is to have a best friend. Readers will empathize with this  character who dreams of a true friendship. This a great book to build reading confidence & stamina. Look for easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots and illustrations on every page. Recommended for emerging-readers. Buy on Amazon for $3.99.

The One and Only Bob by Katherine Applegate. Bob, the spirited dog from the One and Only Ivan, returns to tell his tale. When a tornado hits while he's at the zoo, Bob must prove to his friends (and himself) that he is brave with a big heart. This sequel explores loyalty, forgiveness and friendship. Recommended for established readers. Buy on Amazon for $8.91.