A Better Best Friend

Written & illustrated by Olivier Tallec

Can a squirrel have more than one best friend? Discover the answer in this whimsical tale.

3.9/5 Goodreads · 310 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Squirrel and Mushroom share adventures through the seasons, building a bond as best friends. But when spring brings new companions, Squirrel faces a dilemma: can one have more than one best friend? This charming tale explores friendship's complexities with humor and heart, leaving readers pondering the true nature of companionship.

From the publisher

A feel-good picture book about best friendship told with dry comedy and an open ending–squirrel and mushroom are best friends until another best friend comes to play. This morning when I was out walking, I found a best friend. At least I think so. It certainly looks a lot like it! He really has a best friend kind of face. In this funny picture book exploring a forever childhood question about friendship, squirrel and a mushroom explore the forest through the seasons, show each other special trees, build snow mushrooms, share the good times and bad–which become good bad times alongside a friend.Then spring arrives, and so does a new friend. And then another. This raises a profound question for an overthinking squirrel: should we have just one best friend?”This book is adorable!”–starred, Youth Services Book Review

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