{"id":3805,"date":"2015-02-05T12:00:50","date_gmt":"2015-02-05T18:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/?p=3805"},"modified":"2020-12-09T17:16:08","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T23:16:08","slug":"friendship-picture-books","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.allaboutlearningpress.com\/friendship-picture-books\/","title":{"rendered":"Friendship Picture Books"},"content":{"rendered":"

There’s nothing like a good friend, which is why friendship picture books are such a delight. The relationships between best friends like Piglet and Pooh, George and Martha, and Toot & Puddle teach lessons about loyalty, commitment, companionship, and love.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

I\u2019ve picked out a few of my favorite books about love and friendship to share with you. You can learn more about each book in the synopses below, or you can download a free library list<\/a> to take with you on your next visit to the library.<\/p>\r\n \r\n

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\r\n \r\n \"A\r\n <\/a>\r\n

A Visitor for Bear<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Bonny Becker<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Bear doesn\u2019t seem to mind that he always sips his tea alone. But one day Bear finds himself the unwilling recipient of a visit from a persistent friend. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t

\r\n \r\n \"Corduroy\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Corduroy<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Don Freeman<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Corduroy may not be perfect, but that doesn't matter to Lisa. When she looks at Corduroy, Lisa doesn\u2019t see a missing button. She sees the friend she\u2019s been longing for. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"George\r\n <\/a>\r\n

George and Martha<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by James Marshall<\/span><\/p>\r\n

George doesn\u2019t always say or do the right thing, and sometimes Martha upsets George. But that really doesn't matter, because George and Martha are the truest of friends.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Sophie's\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Sophie's Squash<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Pat Zietlow Miller<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Nothing is so sweet as the love of a child toward an imaginary friend. And Sophie's love for her new friend is no exception. Sophie's Squash<\/cite> has it all. It\u2019s a sweet, silly tale with subtle humor that appeals to kids and adults alike.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"The\r\n <\/a>\r\n

The Lion and the Mouse<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Jerry Pinkney<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Never underestimate the value of true friendship. When a mouse finds herself in a desperate situation, it\u2019s an unexpected kindness that saves the day. And eventually the little mouse is able to prove herself a great friend too.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"A\r\n <\/a>\r\n

A Sick Day for Amos McGee<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Philip C. Stead<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Amos McGee loves his animal friends and is always there for them when they need him most. But when he finds himself in need of comfort, Amos discovers the true value of taking the time to be a friend.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Hug\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Hug<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Jez Alborough<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Bobo wants a hug...but what he really wants is more<\/span> than just a simple hug. A hug is merely an expression of the love that flows from the heart of a parent or a friend.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Lost\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Lost and Found<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Oliver Jeffers<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The boy really just wanted to help the lost penguin find his way home. But when you take the time to help a stranger in need, you may discover that you have found a new friend.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Hank\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Hank Finds An Egg<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Rebecca Dudley<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When Hank finds an egg resting on the forest floor, he is determined to return the egg to the safety of its home. But Hank didn't only find an egg...he found a friend.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Flora\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Flora and the Flamingo<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Molly Idle<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When a flamingo meets a determined little girl, an very special friendship is born. And that friendship quickly becomes a beautiful partnership. Flora and the Flamingo will dance their way right into your heart!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Born\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Born in the Wild<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Lita Judge<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Children learn about love and friendship from their mothers, and Born in the Wild<\/cite> is full <\/span>of the love and affection between animal mommies and babies. Get ready to oooh<\/span> and awww<\/span> with every single page turn!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Boy\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Boy + Bot<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Ame Dyckman<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Have you ever had a friend that was your exact opposite? Boy + Bot<\/cite> shows us that friendship can work even with big differences. Misunderstandings are inevitable, but they will never stand in the way of true friendship.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"Wherever\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Wherever You Are<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Nancy Tillman<\/span><\/p>\r\n

The love between parent and child is the best <\/span>kind of friendship. In Wherever You Are<\/cite>, Nancy Tillman uses gently rhyming verse and exquisite artwork to beautifully describe the kind of \u201calways and forever\u201d love that exists between a parent and a child.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

\r\n \r\n \"A\r\n <\/a>\r\n

A Splendid Friend, Indeed<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Suzanne Bloom<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Goose and Bear are friends. In fact, they are splendid friends. But not even the best of friends are always compatible in every way. Sometimes even best friends have to try to be patient with each other. And Goose and Bear are no exception.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t

\r\n \r\n \"frog,\r\n <\/a>\r\n

frog, where are you?<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Mercer Mayer<\/span><\/p>\r\n

One morning, a boy awakens and discovers that his dear friend Frog is missing. And so begins a search that takes the boy and the dog through a series of adventures and mishaps\u2014all with the hope of finding Frog and bringing him home!<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t

\r\n \r\n \"Hug\r\n <\/a>\r\n

Hug Machine<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Scott Campbell<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Get ready! The Hug Machine is coming and there isn't anything<\/span> the Hug Machine won't hug. He hugs everything and everyone...whales, turtles, bears, even a porcupine! He won\u2019t let any unhuggable obstacle stand in his way. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

\r\n \r\n \"Hoot\r\n <\/a>\r\n\r\n

Hoot and Peep<\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Lita Judge<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Hoot can\u2019t wait to show his little sister around the city. Afterall, he has so<\/span> much to teach her! But Peep isn\u2019t sure she wants to do things Hoot\u2019s way. In the end, it may be Hoot<\/span> who learns something! <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n\t\t\t\t\r\n\t\t\t\t

\r\n \r\n \"Penguin<\/a>\r\n

Penguin and Pinecone <\/cite><\/span><\/a>
by Salina Yoon<\/span><\/p>\r\n

When a penguin discovers a lost pinecone, an unlikely but wonderful friendship is born. And although friendships don't always make sense, Penguin and Pinecone<\/cite> prove that kindness is the seed of friendship.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div> \r\n\r\n

FREE Friendship Picture Books<\/span> Library List:<\/h2>\r\n\r\n\"Friendship<\/a>

Are you interested in reading some of my favorite friendship picture books with your children? Click to download<\/a> a list of my favorites to take to your local library.<\/p>\r\n

Looking for MORE books? You can find more great library lists here<\/a>!<\/p>\r\n \r\n

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Friendship Picture Books Recommended by Our Readers<\/h2>\r\n