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Friendship

Picture Books

A Friend for Henry by Jenn BaileyHenry would like to find a friend at school, but for a boy on the autism spectrum, making friends can be difficult, as his efforts are sometimes misinterpreted, or things just go wrong--but Henry keeps trying, and in the end he finds a friend he can play with.

My Three Best Friends and Me, Zulay by Cari Best

Zulay is a blind girl who longs to be able to run in the race on field and track day at her school.

Zuri Ray Tries Ballet by Tami Charles

Zuri Ray loves trying extraordinary new things but when Jessie, her Best Friend From Diapers, chooses ballet Zuri Ray finds it too challenging until the teacher encourages her to be herself.

The Name Jar by Yangsook Choi

The new kid in school needs a new name! Or does she? Being the new kid in school is hard enough, but what about when nobody can pronounce your name? Having just moved from Korea, Unhei is anxious that American kids will like her. So instead of introducing herself on the first day of school, she tells the class that she will choose a name by the following week.

Where Wildflowers Grow by Ha Dinh

Ha is reluctant to leave her simple life and fellow Vietnamese friends at the refugee camp in the Philippines, but as she prepares to depart, Ha must find a way to hold on to the memories and lessons from camp while embracing a new beginning in America.

Hello Goodbye Dog by Maria GianferrariA student who uses a wheelchair finds a way to see her dog each day in school.

My Friends by Taro Gomi

Shows children that sometimes knowledge can come from all kinds of friends.

Ira Crumb Makes a Pretty Good Friend by Naseem HrabNew to town, Ira Crumb intends to make new friends before school starts, but the harder he tries, the worse the situation gets.

Rescue & Jessica: A Life-Changing Friendship by Jessica Kensky

Rescue thought he'd grow up to be a Seeing Eye dog -- it's the family business, after all. When he gets the news that he's better suited to being a service dog, he's worried that he's not up to the task. Then he meets Jessica, a girl whose life is turning out differently than the way she'd imagined it, too.

Friends are Friends, Forever by Dane Liu

Just before Chinese New Year, Dandan discovers that her family is moving to America, far away from her best friend Yueyue; before they leave Yueyue gives her a stack of red paper and a spool of string so she can share the art of paper cutting with Americans--and when Chinese New Year comes around again Dandan remembers Yueyue's gift and introduces her new friend Christina to this ancient art.

Eunice and Kate by Mariana Llanos"Eunice and Kate are best friends, but can their friendship weather a storm? The girls live with their moms next door to each other in the heart of the city and have a lot in common--even though they have different dreams for the future: Kate wants to be an astronaut and Eunice wants to be a ballet dancer."

Delphine Denise and the Mardi Gras Prize by Brittany Mazique

Delphine Denise Debreaux loves everything about the New Orleans Mardi Gras celebration, especially riding bikes with her friends in the parade, but this year she is determined to win the prize for best float, with or without them. Includes notes about Mardi Gras and New Orleans.

Lubna and Pebble by Wendy Meddour"Lubna's best friend is a pebble. Pebble always listens to her stories. Pebble always smiles when she feels scared. But when a lost little boy arrives in the World of Tents, Lubna realizes that he needs Pebble even more than she does"-- Provided by publisher.

Bird, Balloon, Bear by Il Sung Na

A shy bird wants to become friends with a bear, but the bear already has a friend--a big, red balloon.

Sam & Eva by Debbie Ridpath OhiSam does not want Eva to add to his drawing, but when the scene comes to life and gets out of control, she helps him escape.

Bilal Cooks Daal by Aisha SaeedBilal and his father invite his friends to help make his favorite dish, daal, then all must wait patiently for it to be done.

Just Ask!: Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia SotomayorSonia and her friends plant a garden, and each one contributes in his or her own special way, in a book that celebrates the many differences among humans.

Want to Play Trucks? by Ann StottJack likes trucks. Alex likes dolls. What will they play together? Their new favorite game, of course.

The Day You Begin by Jacqueline WoodsonOther students laugh when Rigoberto, an immigrant from Venezuela, introduces himself but later, he meets Angelina and discovers that he is not the only one who feels like an outsider.

Be a Friend by Salina YoonDennis 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!

Lala's Words by Gracey Zhang

Every day, no matter how hot, Lala carries a pot of water around the corner to a patch of dirt and concrete, waters the tiny weeds sprouting there, and whispers words of encouragement to her plant friends; then, on the hottest day of all, her mother insists she stay home, but Lala worries about her friends, and whispers words of love--with a magical result.

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