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A Letter to Amy
by Ezra Jack Keats
In this classic book about friendship, Peter has a falling-out with his friend Amy. Peter fears the worst--that Amy will not come to his birthday party. Children will relate to this story's themes, and Ezra Jack Keats's collage illustrations will intrigue children and parents alike.
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler, Kindergartner, First-grader, Second-grader, Third-grader
Themes: Friends
Types: Read Aloud, Read to Self
All Fall Down
by Helen Oxenbury
The rhyming text and vibrant illustrations will make this one of your child's favorite books. He will want to see the laughable things a group of babies do from singing to bouncing on the bed over and over again.
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler
Themes: Friends
Types: Read Aloud
Corduroy
by Don Freeman
Corduroy is a stuffed bear without a home until Lisa comes along. Despite being "less than perfect," Lisa takes Corduroy home. This is a sweet story about friendship that teaches us to appreciate friends "just the way they are."
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler, Kindergartner, First-grader
Themes: Feelings, Friends
Types: Read Aloud
Do You Want to Be My Friend?
by Eric Carle
A little gray mouse is in search of a friend. He encounters many different animals, but does he find a friend? The repeating pattern and simple words in this story make it ideal for very beginning readers.
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler, Kindergartner, First-grader
Themes: Friends
Types: Read Aloud, Read to Self
Gossie and Gertie
by Olivier Dunrea
Gossie and Gertie enjoy doing everything together. Your child will love finding out what these two feathery friends do when Gertie gets a new pair of blue boots.
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler
Themes: Friends
Types: Read Aloud
Hondo and Fabian
by Peter McCarty
Hondo the dog and Fabian the cat live harmoniously in the same household. One day Hondo goes on a trip to the beach, while Fabian stays at home with the baby. Your child will enjoy hearing about their adventures through the book's simple text and beautiful illustrations. Caldecott Honor, 2003
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler, Kindergartner
Themes: Friends
Types: Read Aloud
Jamberry
by Bruce Degen
A boy and a constantly-rhyming bear frolic through a world of berries. Delightful rhymes and rhythms help young listeners learn the sounds of our language, creating the building blocks for later reading. Parents will love this great rhyming book, while young children enjoy spotting the elephant on skates and lambs carrying strawberries.
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler, Kindergartner
Themes: Friends
Types: Read Aloud
Miss Mouse's Day
by Jan Ormerod
Your child will love learning how Miss Mouse and her best friend, a fun-loving preschooler, complete familiar daily routines. This book's ending--Miss Mouse being cuddled in bed by her friend--makes it an ideal bedtime choice.
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler
Themes: Friends
Types: Read Aloud
My Friend Bear
by Jez Alborough
Lonely little Eddie is out for a walk when he happens upon a lovable, gigantic bear. Your child will enjoy the silly antics of these unlikely friends.
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler
Themes: Friends
Types: Read Aloud
Oh!
by Kevin Henkes
This story captures the excitement two toddlers feel after waking up to the season's first snowfall. Out the door they run to frolic in the powdery wonderland with their animal friends.
Ages: Toddler, Preschooler, Kindergartner, First-grader
Themes: Friends, Seasons
Types: Read Aloud
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