Meet two unlikely—and adorable—friends! Dogs and cats aren’t supposed to be friends. Dogs chase and bark at cats. But this dog and cat know real friendship when they feel it, and nothing will keep them apart! This simple Level 1 reader will give young children a sweet introduction to both reading and friendship.
A sweet introduction to owning a pet that is perfect for readers of The Most Magnificent Thing and A Ball for Daisy. When a little girl gets a new puppy, they have a lot to learn about each other. The new friends can be shy, messy, and sometimes get into trouble. They get lost, but they always get found. Their friendship may be a lot of work—but at the end of the day, they love each other! Experience the excitement and mystery surrounding a new pet (and a new friend) in this joyful picture book from acclaimed author and illustrator Karl Newsom Edwards. A Bank Street Best Book of the Year "Cheerfully ingenuous...Totally, infectiously ebullient."--Kirkus Reviews, Starred review "A joyous look at the work and play that go into pet ownership and friendship."--Booklist "The concise, cheery text gently explains what to expect when a newcomer joins the household, [and] the illustrations are cartoonlike and sweet. The curly-haired, brown-skinned little girl and the large-eared, spotted puppy make an adorable pair as they learn what it means to gain a new companion."--School Library Journal
When Sam learns that the new girl at school, the daughter of his mother's friend, is not only coming over to play but also spending the night, he is unhappy until he learns that girls can be as tough as boys and can be their friends, too.
Eight-year-old Sophie Mouse's excited to return to school after the long winter break, but there's a new student--a snake--and Sophie and the other animals are afraid to sit near him, much less ask him to play with them, because they've heard that snakes are awful.
Two white dogs, Rosie and Bella, make friends with a brown dog, Olive, when they dig in the sand together on the beach. Later Olive takes them back to her home and they eat clam chowder.
A poignant evocation of childhood pain and jealousy at the desertion of a best friend, with a message of optimism and empowerment A child reminisces about the many joyful and playful moments she used to share with her dear old buddy, who has made a new friend. But although she is sad, she finds the strength to keep her head high and sets out to find a new playmate.
See videos of the series on the author page:https://www.amazon.com/Jason-Valenstein/e/B0776M2KR5--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Little Girl sees a another in need of a buddy. The problem is if she approaches her she might lose her game of hide and seek. She does the right thing, has a great recess, and makes a new friend!-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Reading Note:The big picture often eludes us, especially when something is at stake, no matter how minor. Over time children learn to stop focusing on the wrong things, the small things, and increasingly identify and act on opportunities to positively contribute to their peer communities.It's the author's hope that this real-life vignette from his family helps someone you love reflect on what matters in their day and empowers them to recognize and seize the next opportunity she (or he) has to act on the right thing rather than letting it pass by unnoticed.