Friendship

Friendship

Dot in Larryland: The Big Little Book of an Odd-Sized Friendship
by Patricia Marx and illustrated by Roz Chast

Dot is very, very small (smaller than a glot and a zot), and for this reason, she is very, very lonely. It is very hard to make friends when you are that small, and all of the things her size do not have time to play. Larry is very, very tall, and he is also very, very lonely. The things that are his size do not want to play with him either. When these two meet, will they be able to be friends?
















Karate Kick
by Stephanie True Peters

Cole Richards is about to take a test to advance for the next belt level, but at the same time, the dojo announces a “create your own kata” contest for the same day as his test. Cole is not sure whether he should focus solely on his test or try to come up with a kata for the contest. His friends try to help him, but he does something that may ruin their friendship. Will Cole be able handle all of this pressure? This book is part of the Matt Christopher sports series.












Two of a Kind
by Jacqui Robbins and illustrated by Matt Phelan

Anna and Julisa are friends, and they have a lot in common. Kayla and Melanie are called “two of a kind,” but they are not nice to others. Then one day Kayla and Melanie offer to let Anna be their friend. Anna is happy to have new friends, but she feels guilty about leaving Julisa. Kayla and Melanie are also mean to Julisa and others, and Anna does not like that. Will Anna choose her new friends over Julisa?

Very Best (Almost) Friends: Poems of Friendship
collected by Paul B. Janeczko and illustrated by Christine Davenier

What is it like to have a friend? These poems are about the ups and downs of friendship, from looking for a friend, to being angry with a friend, to really being happy that you have a friend. And remember to share these poems with a friend.