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A Friend

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What is a friend? This is the question so charmingly explored in this delightful children's picture book. Gorgeously illustrated in full-color by author/illustrator Anette Bley, "A Friend" has simple text that is nevertheless meaningful, conveying in a few words what true friendship really is. The illustrations are not just beautiful, but evocative and humorous.

This picture-book is great for reading aloud and suitable for preschoolers and up.

A Friend is a charming children's picturebook about friendship. The thoughtful text and adventurous color illustrations list various qualities and wonderful things that true friends share. "I'm glad I have a friend to play with... / ...on rainy days. / Someone to get in trouble with... / ...when I feel like playing tricks. / Someone to dance and laugh with... / ...when I am happy." A lovely and heartwarming picturebook, highly recommended.

For our kindergarten son, this is a frequently requested book. He laughs but appreciates the clear definition of friendship in the dimensions of actions a true friend can take. The book focuses both on someone needing a friend and how to be a friend. Just when kindergarten and the challenge of getting along and "being or not the best friend (of the day)," this book has offered some comfort for our son ... especially with the sprinkling of humor. And of course, it is a joy to read. Our 4 year old daughter loves it too.