Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships

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Book SynopsisThe fortieth anniversary edition of the classic Newbery Award-winning title by beloved author Katherine Paterson, with brand-new bonus materials including an author''s note by Katherine herself, and a foreword by New York Times bestselling author Kate DiCamillo. Jess Aarons has been practicing all summer so he can be the fastest runner in the fifth grade. And he almost is, until the new girl in school, Leslie Burke, outpaces him. The two become fast friends and spend most days in the woods behind Leslie’s house, where they invent an enchanted land called Terabithia. One morning, Leslie goes to Terabithia without Jess and a tragedy occurs. It will take the love of his family and the strength that Leslie has given him for Jess to be able to deal with his grief. In addition to being a Newbery Award winner, Bridge to Terabithia was also named an ALA Notable Children’s Book and has become a touchstone

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Book SynopsisA classic friendship story from the beloved Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.This is a simple and nearly wordless picture book for children to explore in a variety of ways. Shared with little ones, the bright pictures showing a small gray mouse''s search for the perfect pal help introduce colors, animals, and sounds. Many preschoolers will also be drawn to the idea of looking for a friend.Fans of The Secret Birthday Message and The Mixed-Up Chameleon will delight in this ingenious picture book by the brilliant Eric Carle.Other favorite classic books from Eric Carle include The Very Hungry Caterpillar, The Grouchy Ladybug, From Head to Toe, and many others.

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Book SynopsisA New York Times bestseller!Unicorns are real. (At least we think they are.)   Are you ready to protect the creatures of myth and legend? Then you belong in The Unicorn Rescue Society. HURRY–THE CREATURES NEED YOU!   Elliot Eisner isn''t exactly thrilled with the first day at his new school. His class is going on a field trip to a creepy forest called the Pine Barrens. The trip is being led by Professor Fauna, the weirdest teacher Elliot has ever met. And the only kid who will talk to Elliot, Uchenna Devereaux, isn’t afraid of danger. She likes danger.   Elliot and Uchenna are about to become part of a secret group of adventurers, The Unicorn Rescue Society, whose goal is to protect and defend the world’s mythical creatures. Together with Professor Fauna, Elliot and Uchenna must help rescue a Jersey Devil from a duo of conniving, greedy billionaires, the SchmokeTrade ReviewA 2019 E.B. White Read-Aloud Award (Middle Reader) Finalist!A Bank Street College Best Children's Book of the YearPraise for the Unicorn Rescue Society series:"As facts are interwoven and also combined with a multitude of puns, the narrative is informative and lighthearted.... Learning while laughing is the goal, and it is achieved." -School Library Journal"An easy, fun hook for readers." - The New York Times Book Review"A rollicking tale with engaging characters and an irresistible premise." -Booklist

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Book SynopsisAlma's beautiful, hairy world is turned upside down by the arrival of a stranger. From the utterly original imagination of the author-illustrator of Ooko comes a story about celebrating differences and making new friends. For fans of Where the Wild Things Are and Wild.Alma lives happily in her hairy world, where she can braid the trees, comb the grass, pet the roof and feed her plumpooshkie butterfly. Until one day . . . a hairless, button-nosed beast appears in the garden! At first Alma is scared but when she realizes the beast is lost and misses her hairless home, Alma offers to help her find her way back. As the two take a fantastical journey through the red-headed woods and the bearded mushroom glen to the beast's bald abode, they discover that they are much more alike than different.This quirky and charming story about friendship, empathy and perspective invites readers into a surreal, fantastical world that evokes Alice in Wonderland

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Book SynopsisA simple act of kindness brings two unlikely friends together in this profound picture book about the transformative power of friendship.A bear sits in his quiet, colorless home in a forgotten place. He feels invisible; no one comes to see him, and he spends his days alone. Then someone moves in next door. Madame Odette is sound and sunshine, and at first, the bear isn't sure about this colorful new neighbor. But through an act of kindness, the bear and the Madame Odette meet, and as time goes by, they become friends. And in the end, they are both forever changed by the gifts they bring each other. The first book from author-illustrator Cécile Metzger, The Invisible Bear is a powerful and beautiful meditation on the beauty of friendship and how two people can save each other just by being themselves.

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Book Synopsis     Ooko has everything a fox could want: a stick, a leaf and a rock. Well, almost everything . . . Ooko wants someone to play with too! The foxes in town always seem to be playing with their two-legged friends, the Debbies. Maybe if he tries to look like the other foxes, one of the Debbies will play with him too. But when Ooko finally finds his very own Debbie, things don't turn out quite as he had expected!      A quirky, funny, charmingly illustrated story about finding friendship and being true to yourself.

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Book SynopsisA daring rescue in the middle of a snowstorm in this compelling Red Fox Road companion survival story for ages 10 to 14, for fans of Hatchet and The Skeleton Tree.After a family trip turned disastrous when their truck broke down in the middle of an old logging road in Oregon, Francie is now back in British Columbia. People try to make things as normal as possible for her, but they don't understand that trying to be normal in your old life that's exploded is the worst feeling in the world. Luckily for Francie, the wilderness is still soothing, and an opportunity to attend the Green Mountain Academy, a tiny boarding school perched on the side of a mountain, seems perfect. It's a new start, with new friends and a chance at a new family. But when a winter storm hits, knocking out all the power, news that a small plane has gone missing unsettles Francie. Knowing that the chance of survival in the middle of a wild nighttime snowstorm diminishes over time,

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Book SynopsisWhen Alice agreed to appear in a reality cooking show with her father, she had no idea she'd find herself in the middle of a mystery! Will Alice and her new friends be able to save the show? A light-hearted and funny middle grade novel for fans of Rebecca Stead and Lynda Mullaly Hunt.Alice Fleck's father is a culinary historian, and for as long as she can remember, she's been helping him recreate meals from the past — a hobby she prefers to keep secret from kids her age. But when her father's new girlfriend enters them into a cooking competition at a Victorian festival, Alice finds herself and her hobby thrust into the spotlight.     And that's just the first of many surprises awaiting her. On arriving at the festival, Alice learns that she and her father are actually contestants on Culinary Combat, a new reality TV show hosted by Tom Truffleman, the most famous and fierce judge on TV! And to make matters worse, she begins to suspect

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Book SynopsisTake your toddler on a fascinating forest adventure with this adorable baby board book! The snowflakes are starting to fall in the forest. Winter is on its way and it’s almost time for the animals to hibernate. They set out into the freezing forest to collect food, but Huxley the bear is really hungry and wants to keep it all to himself. Is there enough food for everyone? Perfect for teaching little readers about kindness, sharing and friendship, this children’s picture book is packed with:   • 12 captivating illustrated spreads to accompany the enchanting narrative text.    • Beautiful, distinctive illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert.    • Large format and sturdy pages make this book perfect for adults and kids to share. This beautifully illustrated animal book for toddlers follows Huxley, Bluebird and their friends as they as

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Book SynopsisA delightful picture book with an encouraging story that shows little ones about the importance of perseverance.DK invites you on a fun-filled adventure with Bear and Bird, two best friends with hearts of gold, as they set out to teach young readers the importance of not giving up when things get difficult.Join Bear and his best friend Bird, as they embark on their next exciting adventure. Bear, with the help of Bird, has decided he wants to learn how to ride a bike. But Bear usually walks everywhere, so he needs to learn how to persevere when trying something new, even if he doesn’t get it right the first time!  With captivating and comical illustrations by popular artist Jonny Lambert, and a delightful rhyming narrative, this picture book is sure to enchant its little readers and gently introduces toddlers to a lifelong skill: persevering and not giving up .A heart-warming story for kids to enjoy, this pretty picture book feat

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Book SynopsisFiggy Twosocks and Jefferson Bear, two lovable and endearing characters, explore the timeless and universal theme of friendship in a warmly illustrated tale that will melt the hearts of children and adults alike.

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Book Synopsis''What will I do without you?'' asks Figgy Twosocks as her friend Jefferson Bear prepares to hibernate for winter. Alone in the wintry woods, with only her naughty brothers, Big Smudge and Floppylugs, to play with, Figgy Twosocks feels sad and sulky, until she finds a new playmate in Hoptail the squirrel. A poignant story with a reassuring message, this sequel to What Are Friends For? is perfect for all young children exploring the art of making new friends and learning how to deal with separation. The gentle text and irresistible artwork makes this a picture book ideal for sharing with even the smallest child.

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Book SynopsisTrue friends will always forgive - even when you accidentally hit them on the head! When Figgy''s boisterous brothers start playing with her friend Jefferson Bear''s favourite tickling stick, Figgy tells them to stop. But they don''t and Figgy finds herself drawn into their game - until she accidentally hits JB on the head. The brothers run off and hide the stick, but Figgy is too embarrassed to tell JB what has happened. Her nose goes all pink and her tail goes all twitchy, and she sets off to find where the stick is hidden. Only when she has found it, after a long, incident-filled search, does she own up. JB forgives her everything, and the two friends celebrate with a midnight feast. This very funny story is perfectly pitched for a young audience, who will readily identify with Figgy''s predicament. The cast of animal characters, including Buncle the Badger and Hoptail the Squirrel, as well as Figgy and JB themselves, will delight all readers, young and old.

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