Friends
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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2011 · Est. 10 min read-aloud

Friends

By Catherine Thimmesh

Discover the truth behind unlikely animal friendships that defy expectations.

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32 pages· 1,226 words· Est. 10 min read-aloud
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Explore the enchanting world of unlikely animal friendships, where a camel bonds with a pig and a polar bear befriends a sled dog. These true stories, captured from Siberia to Japan, challenge our views on compatibility and highlight the beauty of tolerance and kindness in both animals and humans. What secrets do these unique bonds hold?

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What makes a camel friends with a Vietnamese pig? Or a wild polar bear pals with a sled dog? In this young preschool book, Catherine Thimmesh makes us wonder at the truth and mystery of unlikely animal friendships. Because the stories behind these friendships are true, not contrived, captured by photographers in many countries ranging from Siberia to Japan, they not only give readers insight into animals but challenge preconceived notions about compatibility. This book also expresses tolerance of differences and makes us look at the kindness of animals–and humans–a little differently.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
1,226
Reading age
4–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
NC960L
Themes & topics
Books about interspecies relationshipsBooks about emotional healingBooks about empathyBooks about compassionBooks about kindness
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
5.4
F&P level
~W
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
150749
Publication
Published
May 23, 2011
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780547390109

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