Friendship Booklist

This booklist was contributed by Appleton Public Library Children's Services Staff, 6/08 

Books for Younger Readers

Best Best Friends by Margaret Chodos-Irvine(2006)Mary and Clare do everything together at preschool, but Mary's birthday celebration puts a strain on the girls' friendship.

Best Friends by Marcia Leonard(1999)Although they are different in many ways, two girls are still best friends.

The Best Friends Book by Todd Parr(2000)Illustrations and brief text describe how best friends treat each other.

Bubba and Beau, Best Friends by Kathi Appelt(2002)When Mamma Pearl washes their favorite blanket it's a sad day for best friends Bubba and Beau, but it gets worse when she decides the baby boy and his puppy need baths, too.

The Complete Adventures of Big Dog and Little Dog by Dav Pilkey(2003)Big Dog and Little Dog -- Making a mistake -- Going for a walk -- Getting in trouble -- Wearing sweaters.

Cork and Fuzz: Good Sports by Dori Chaconas(2007)Short-legged Cork is upset when tall Fuzz wins every game they play, until he learns that their friendship is more important than winning.

Dog and Bear: Two Friends, Three Stories by Laura Seeger(2007)Bear in the chair -- Play with me! Play with me! -- Dog changes his name.

Gaspard and Lisa, Friends Forever by Anne Gutman(2003)On Lisa's first day at her new school she meets Gaspard, and they do not like one another at all.

Gossie and Gertie by Olivier Dunrea(2002)Gossie and Gertie are best friends and everywhere Gossie goes, Gertie goes too--except when she doesn't, and sometimes that's even better.

Jazzbo and Googy by Matt Novak(2000)Best buddies Jazzbo and his teddy bear become friends with messy Googy.

Meet Danitra Brown by Nikki Grimes(1994)

Mis amigos = My friends by George Ancona(2004)

My Best Friend by Diane Namm(2004)A group of young boys and girls who each like different things, from playing with dolls to riding go-carts to playing with puppies and kittens, finally finds common ground and become friends.

My Best Friend: a Book About Friendship by Heather Feldman(2000)A girl describes the challenges and rewards of her relationship with her best friend Cindy.

My Friend John by Charlotte Zolotow(2000)John's best friend tells everything he knows about John, the secrets they share, their likes and dislikes, and the fun they have as friends.q

Owen and Mzee: Best Friends by Isabella Hatkoff(2007)The true story of best friends Owen, a hippopotamus, and Mzee, a tortoise.

Skinny and Fats, Best Friends by Cari Meister(2002)Two best friends, Skinny the rabbit and Fats the pig, share adventures when they build a rocket and bake some pies.

Toot and Puddle by Holly Hobbie(1997)Toot and Puddle are best friends with very different interests, so when Toot spends the year travelling around the world, Puddle enjoys receiving his postcards.

Why are you Fighting, Davy? by Brigitte Weninger(1999)Davy has a fight with his friend Eddie when the best boat he has ever made gets washed away, but then he realizes that his friendship with Eddie, who can build great dams, is more important.