Copyright Date:
2024
Edition Date:
2024
Release Date:
06/25/24
Illustrator:
Fox, Heather,
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-593-70551-3
ISBN 13:
978-0-593-70551-3
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2023034987
Dimensions:
29 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews
Two friends mend a rift.Skeers lists the attributes of a good friend as a blissful montage depicts two children taking part in a variety of activities. A friend will agree to wear your unicorn costume with you-even if that means being the back half. A friend will let you take the coveted role of knight when you play make-believe ("even though you were the knight the last time. And the time before that"). And a friend listens attentively when you sing loudly and off-key. As the story unfolds, we get a portrait of a loving yet slightly one-sided friendship. But when one child "accidentally-on-purpose" blows out the candles on the other, put-upon friend's birthday cake, conflict erupts. How to make things right? A little reflection on the part of the candle-blower and "a whole bottle of glue and three kinds of glitter." The chastened youngster makes an "I'm sorry" card, and the two hug it out. While sprinkles are mentioned in the title, they don't figure that prominently in the story. Bright, candy-colored backgrounds set a playful mood, though the round-headed, round-eyed characters have a somewhat generic look. Although many kids will relate to the subject matter (who among us hasn't clashed with a friend?), the story borders on being didactic; most kids won't be asking for rereads. One of the children presents Black; the other appears to be white.A few sprinkles of fun but unlikely to truly satisfy. (Picture book. 4-8)
When you find someone who agrees to be the back end of a unicorn costume, who names their goldfish after you, and is always willing to be the dragon when you play knights and dragons, you’ve found a best friend.
Having a best friend is the greatest feeling ever. But it’s terrible when something happens to break up that friendship. Now it feels like you are being hugged by a porcupine. Now it’s time to figure out how to repair a broken friendship. A good place to start is a homemade card with glitter everywhere and a special cupcake with lots of sprinkles. When you add an apology, it’s the best way back to being best friends.
This funny and sweet story is a guide to celebrating and caring for your besties even when you don't seem to agree.