Friends: True Stories of Extraordinary Animal Friendships [Hardcover]

Catherine Thimmesh (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 23, 2011 | Age Range: 4 - 8 years

What makes a camel friends with a Vietnamese pig? Or a wild polar bear pals with a sled dog? In this young preschool book, Catherine Thimmesh makes us wonder at the truth and mystery of unlikely animal friendships. Because the stories behind these friendships are true, not contrived, captured by photographers in many countries ranging from Siberia to Japan, they not only give readers insight into animals but challenge preconceived notions about compatibility. This book also expresses tolerance of differences and makes us look at the kindness of animals—and humans—a little differently.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Thimmesh uses a simple rhyming text and stellar color photos to celebrate unusual friendships...The photos radiate trust and warmth, and the text is soothing and reassuring."—School Library Journal "Thimmesh hops on the cuteness bandwagon with this collection of 13 animal duos who met by chance and, for a time at least, showed mutual curiosity and affection."—Booklist

About the Author

Catherine Thimmesh is the Sibert Medal-winning author of Team Moon. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her family.

Product Details

• Age Range: 4 - 8 years
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Books for Children; First Edition, None edition (May 23, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0547390106
• ISBN-13: 978-0547390109
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (31 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #208,161 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #95 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Lions, Tigers & Leopards

More About the Author

Catherine Thimmesh is the Sibert Medal-winning author of Team Moon. She lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her family.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Friends for all ages May 30, 2011

By Angela MJ

Format:Hardcover

This is a wonderful book about life and friendship for any age of reader. The pictures are amazing! The appeal for the young reader is the simple prose and colorful photographs. I anticipate many parents will be reading and re-reading this book for their children nightly. The unique aspect and engaging detail of this book is the detailed and current information illustrating how these unusual relationships occurred around the world. Although a child's book, my 16 year old daughter purchased this book to give to a friend for a graduation gift. This book is a wonderful graduation gift as it vividly reminds us how friendship is not dependent on external qualities or perceived differences. This book is a comforting and beautiful reminder of the gift of friendship for all ages.

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars I just bought 4 more copies! May 26, 2011

By Lover of all things impossible

Format:Hardcover

Short rhymes + true stories + unlikely animal friendships = MAGIC.
I love, love, love this book! It's sweet enough for the youngest crowd, but perfect for adults, too. All of my children (ages 10,8,6 & 4) love this book. I just bought 4 more copies to give to my friends.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars gift book June 25, 2011

By KKS

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This was a sweet book to give as a thank you gift. The facts were interesting, and added to the sentiments on each page.