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Last updated August 27, 2021
Share, Big Bear, Share!
Wright, Maureen
Big Bear's little animal friends wish he would share some of his berries, but every time the old oak tree tells him to share, he does something different.
Check AvailabilityRulers Of The Playground
Kuefler, Joseph.
One morning, Jonah decided to become ruler of the playground. Everyone agreed to obey his rules to play in King Jonah's kingdom . . . Everyone except for Lennox . . . because she wanted to rule the playground, too. A gloriously rendered, hilariously deadpan tale of playground politics.
Check AvailabilityIntroducing Teddy
Walton, Jessica
Errol's best friend and teddy, Thomas, is sad because he wishes he were a girl, not a boy teddy, but what only matters to both of them is that they are friends.
Check AvailabilitySakura's Cherry Blossoms
Weston, Robert Paul
Sakura's dad gets a new job in America, so she and her parents make the move from their home in Japan. When she arrives in the States, most of all she misses her grandmother and the cherry blossom trees, under which she and her grandmother used to play and picnic. She wonders how she'll ever feel at home in this new place, with its unfamiliar language and landscape. One day, she meets her neighbor, a boy named Luke, and begins to feel a little more settled. When her grandmother becomes ill, though, her family takes a trip back to Japan. Sakura is sad when she returns to the States and once again reflects on all she misses. Luke does his best to cheer her up -- and tells her about a surprise he knows she'll love, but she'll have to wait till spring. In the meantime, Sakura and Luke's friendship blooms and finally, when spring comes, Luke takes her to see the cherry blossom trees flowering right there in her new neighborhood."--
Check AvailabilityRescue & Jessica
Kensky, Jessica
Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog -- it's the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too. Now Jessica needs Rescue by her side to help her accomplish everyday tasks. And it turns out that Rescue can help Jessica see after all: a way forward, together, one step at a time. An endnote from the authors tells more about the training and extraordinary abilities of service dogs, particularly their real-life best friend and black lab, Rescue.
Check AvailabilityGeraldine
Lilly, Elizabeth
Struggling to fit in as the only giraffe in a school of children, reluctant newcomer Geraldine meets fellow outcast Cassie and learns how to stand out by being herself, playing by her own rules, and staying true to her new friend.
Check AvailabilityBest Frints At Skrool
Portis, Antoinette
On planet Boborp, all the childrinx go to skrool, just like here on planet Earth. Omek and Yelfred are always late, but it's okay because they are always late together, and everyone knows that best frints do everything together. That is, until Yelfred meets Q-B. Omek is good at sharing many things, but he's not so good at sharing his best frint. But with a little understanding and a friendly game of Eyeball in the peedle pit, Omek might find that there's room for just one more best frint after all.
Check AvailabilityLucy And The String
Roeder, Vanessa
Lucy decides to give a string she finds a tug and discovers a surprise, and possibly a new friend, at the other end.
Check AvailabilityZola's Elephant
De Sève, Randall
A little girl hesitates to initiate a friendship with her new neighbor Zola because she imagines Zola is busy with another friend--an elephant.
Check AvailabilityMelia And Jo
Aronson, Billy.
Melia is scientific and loves to create things in her backyard laboratory, but something is missing. Her inventions just aren't quite right. Enter Jo, her new friend with an artistic spirit. When you add the arts to sciences, something magical happens!
Check AvailabilityA Friend For Henry
Bailey, Jenn
Henry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with.
Check AvailabilitySweety
Zuill, Andrea
Sweety is awkward, even for a naked mole rat, but with encouragement from her Aunt Ruth, she begins to see that being herself is the best way to find a friend.
Check AvailabilityWe Are (not) Friends
Kang, Anna
Two fuzzy friends are having a fun playdate when a new pal hops in. As the day continues, each friend feels left out at times. It isn’t so easy to figure out how to act when everything seems to change. With humor and heart, the beloved characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small navigate a friendship triangle as only they can.
Check AvailabilitySock Story
Smouha, C.K.
It's Phil and Dale's favourite time of the week - the WASH! The two socks impress each other with their acrobatics; flipping, spinning and shrieking, much to the disapproval of the other clothes in the washing machine. But why should they care? They've got each other and that's all that matters... right? When Phil goes missing, Dale is left contemplating life in solitude. After a brief encounter with a red shirt, he finds himself alone in the washing machine, lost and pink. When he is finally reunited with his buddy, Phil fails to recognise him and the socks must decide what being a pair means if one of you has changed.... Written in comic book form, with gorgeous crayon illustrations, this a tale of friendship and identity that will delight children and adults alike.
Check AvailabilityGoodbye, Friend! Hello, Friend!
Doerrfeld, Cori
Two best friends understand that saying goodbye to one experience means saying hello to the next, but that does not make it easier when one friend has to move away.
Check AvailabilityWhy?
Seeger, Laura Vaccaro
Illustrations and simple text reveal that, even when a pesky rabbit annoys his bear friend with too many questions, their friendship remains strong.
Check AvailabilityThe Full House And The Empty House
James, L.K.
Despite their differences within, two houses are close friends.
Check AvailabilityAround The Table That Grandad Built
Hill, Melanie Heuiser
In a unique take on the cumulative classic "This Is the House That Jack Built," a family gathers with friends and neighbors to share a meal around a table that brims with associations: napkins sewn by Mom, glasses from Mom and Dad's wedding, silverware gifted to Dad by his grandma long ago. Not to mention the squash from the garden, the bread baked by Gran, and the pies made by the young narrator (with a little help). Serving up a diverse array of dishes and faces, this warm and welcoming story is poised to become a savored part of Thanksgiving traditions to come. A beautifully illustrated celebration of bounty and gratitude, family and friendship, perfect for the holidays and every day.
Check AvailabilityKiki & Jax
Kondō, Marie
Kiki the squirrel, who loves to collect, and Jax the owl, who loves to sort, are best friends, except that all Kiki's things get in the way of her relationship with Jax until Jax comes up with a solution.
Check AvailabilityBeware!
Raczka, Bob
Using words made up of only the five letters "beware," a little bear named Abe and a bee named Bree, who have been warned about each other, compete for the flowers in their meadow, but end up as friends willing to put aside their differences and share" -- Provided by publisher.
Check AvailabilityWith A Little Help From My Friends
Lennon, John
In this gorgeously illustrated picture book, the universally loved words to "With a Little Help from My Friends" come vividly to life, showing that sometimes, all you need is a little help from your friends!
Check AvailabilityThe Ear
Raud, Piret
Ear misses being part of the head, but she soon learns that she can stand on her own and meet new friends.
Check AvailabilityTwo Tough Trucks
Schwartz, Corey Rosen
Told in rhyming text, two trucks, Mack and Rig, are paired up on their first day of class--Mack is a hotshot, all speed and power, and Rig is more cautious, but on the obstacle course they learn that their separate skills can work well together.
Check AvailabilityBilal Cooks Daal
Saeed, Aisha.
Six-year-old Bilal is excited to help his dad make his favorite food of all-time: daal! The slow-cooked lentil dish from South Asia requires lots of ingredients and a whole lot of waiting. Bilal wants to introduce his friends to daal. They’ve never tried it! As the day goes on, the daal continues to simmer, and more kids join Bilal and his family, waiting to try the tasty dish. And as time passes, Bilal begins to wonder: Will his friends like it as much as he does? This debut picture book uses food as a means of bringing a community together to share in each other’s family traditions.
Check AvailabilityMy Best Friend, Sometimes
Danis, Naomi
A story that vividly examines the occasionally-turbulent friendships of young girls. My Best Friend, Sometimes is an empathic and honest portrait of the delight in these relationships, but also the confusion, jealousy and vulnerability that can result. "Stephanie and I like each other. And we don't like each other. Both." It all begins on the day Stephanie proposes, "If you give me a cookie, I'll be your best friend." From then on, the two girls are inseparable, but not always at peace. They love to giggle, whisper, observe their classmates, and share their most outlandish, secret dreams. But sometimes they are at odds. Some days one doesn't feel like sharing. Taking turns isn't always easy. If they can't agree on a game to play, who decides? One day it seems like Stephanie is mad for no reason at all. The ups and downs of friendship can be steep, and often unpredictable. My Best Friend, Sometimes navigates the path of two girls moving towards, away from, and back to each other again"--
Check AvailabilityMy Best Friend
Fogliano, Julie
Two girls quickly become best friends, even before they learn one another's names." --from cataloger.
Check AvailabilityThe All-together Quilt
Rockwell, Lizzy
As Jennifer and her friends sew a quilt at their local community center, their friendship deepens as the quilt grows." -- from cataloger.
Check AvailabilityCookies For Elmo
SESAME STREET
When Cookie Monster tries to bake cookies to share with Elmo, he finds they're too hard to resist! How can he share when he just wants them all to himself? In this sweet new story, Cookie Monster proves that it can be hard to share sometimes, even when you know you should. But sharing can make both people happy, and can help grow your friendship!
Check AvailabilityAlone Together
Seal, Julia
The creator of "The Sketchbook" presents an illustrated story of hope for children struggling through the coronavirus pandemic, in a tale that focuses on the power of friendship and community in the face of difficult times.
Check AvailabilityDaisy
Bagley, Jessixa
Because she is teased at school, Daisy hangs her head a lot, which leads to a new hobby of collecting lost and broken items and to a real treasure--a new friend.
Check AvailabilityTrouble
Battersby, Katherine.
A thoughtful and entertaining children's parable about prejudice, starring a captivating trio of squirrel, mouse, and bear! When a very large bear moves in next door, Squirrel is sure he can only be trouble for her and her beloved pet mouse, Chamomile. He has terrible teeth, and knife like claws, and huge, horrifying hungers...at least that's how Squirrel sees him. But where Squirrel sees trouble, Chamomile sees a new neighbor just trying to be friendly. Who is right.....and who is really causing trouble? Here is a charming story with an important and age-appropriate message about making assumptions." --from Goodreads.com.
Check AvailabilityPierre & Paul
Adderson, Caroline
Pierre and Paul are neighbors, friends, and explorers. Pierre speaks French and Paul speaks English, but that doesn't stop them from sharing their adventures. The boys imagine everyday situations into grand exploits - today, they are climbing the Himalayas.
Check AvailabilityThe Color Collector
Solis, Nicholas
When a boy notices the new girl collecting litter on their walks home, he wants to know why. She shows him the mural she's created that reminds her of the home she left behind. They both find how wonderful it is to make a new friend"--
Check AvailabilityPierre & Paul
Adderson, Caroline
When a boy notices the new girl collecting litter on their walks home, he wants to know why. She shows him the mural she's created that reminds her of the home she left behind. They both find how wonderful it is to make a new friend"--
Check AvailabilityYes & No
Cooper, Elisha.
Join a cat and puppy pair through their day—the ups of being fed and romping through grass, and the downs of days that are too short and things that don't go as planned—as they realize that sometimes the very best thing that can happen is just being together. A timeless tale of friendship, adjusting your perspective, and the joys (and trials) of siblinghood.
Check AvailabilityMeesha Makes Friends
Percival, Tom
Meesha loves making things, but struggles to make friends until her mother takes her to a party where she meets Josh, a boy who wants to make friends, too.
Check AvailabilityMarsha Is Magnetic
Ferry, Beth
Marsha tries scientific experiments to attract friends she can invite to her birthday party, but concludes that the best way to draw others is by being herself.
Check AvailabilityZuri Ray Tries Ballet
Charles, Tami
Zuri Ray loves trying extraordinary new things but when Jessie, her Best Friend From Diapers, chooses ballet Zuri Ray finds it too challenging until the teacher encourages her to be herself.
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