Check out our commonkind list of favourite books on making and keeping friendships for preschoolers. All books are ruthlessly reviewed by our panel of real child judges! Although they are still learning kindess they don’t hold back on the important subject of books!
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BE A FRIEND
by Salina Yoon
Why we like it
Just as Dennis is non-speaking, the delightful pictures in this book convey a powerful message. The book shows that in a class full of children there are different ways to be yourself. Yet, sometimes being yourself can be lonely. Dennis befriends a girl, aptly named Joy, who, in seeing him and realising that they see the world in a similar way, makes him feel less alone. Although they don’t say a word, they show that words aren’t needed when you’ve found a true friend.
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From the Publisher
An exciting, lush, high-end picture book package with a heartwarming friendship story and an all-new look from bestselling author/illustrator Salina Yoon.
Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do show-and-tell. Dennis mimes his. Some children climb trees. Dennis is happy to BE a tree . . . But being a mime can be lonely. It isn’t until Dennis meets a girl named Joy that he discovers the power of friendship–and how special he truly is! At its core, this book is a heartwarming story of self-acceptance, courage, and unbreakable friendship for anyone who has ever felt “different.”
Countless readers and reviewers have fallen in love with Salina Yoon. Now, she showcases her talent in a brand new way, wrapping a simple yet emotionally rich text in a special package. The gorgeous final book will feature uncoated paper, a highly designed jacket, and a debossed art inset on the case.
FOUND YOU
by Devon Holzwarth
Why we like it
Sami has recently arrived in a new country with his family and is adjusting to the many aspects of life that are very different for him. He focuses on being alone as he doesn’t understand others and feels that others don’t understand him. A little bird seeks him out to (subtly) help him make friends. In so doing, he sees that some of the community members he reguarly sees are actually quite kind and he starts to feel not so alone.
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From the Publisher
Little Bird is on a mission: to help lonely children make friends. One day she spots Sami, a little boy in a new country, who’s always playing on his own. With Little Bird’s help, Sami quickly discovers that the world is full of friends, if only you know where to look. With rich, magical illustrations and a gently humorous story, Devon Holzwarth’s debut picture book will strike a chord with shy children everywhere.
THE ART OF MAKING FRIENDS
by Mary Anastasiou & Sam Loman
Why we like it
This books helps young children understand that even from something as small as simply smiling or saying hello may be just enough to make a friend. The fun examples of suggested ways to make a friend will have younger readers shaking their heads at the silliness and perhaps taking heart that sometimes the hardest part of making a new friend is just having the courage to say hello.
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From the Publisher
Have you ever stopped and wondered how to make a friend? Can you make them out of broken sticks or something that will bend? Making friends can be tough, especially for little ones. This beautiful and sensitive picture book celebrates friendship and the importance of sharing one’s heart.
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