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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013 · Est. 3 min read-aloud
Friends
Written & illustrated by Eric Carle
Part of the The World of Eric Carle series
A boy embarks on a journey to reunite with his distant friend.
3.5/5 Goodreads · 963 ratings
32 pages· 268 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
A determined boy sets off on an adventurous quest to find his best friend who has moved away. Facing rivers, mountains, and storms, his journey is a testament to the power of friendship and perseverance. Will he overcome the challenges and reunite with his cherished playmate? This heartwarming tale, inspired by a deep personal bond, celebrates the lengths one will go for love and companionship, brought to life with vibrant illustrations.
From the publisher
From the creator of the all-time classic VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLAR comes a sweetly resonant story about the power of friendship.
When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Young readers will cheer on the boy as he braves currents, climbs mountains, and dashes through rain before, finally, reuniting with his friend. A story alive with love and perseverance, brightened with vibrant art and Eric Carle’s trademark fostering of imagination.
This deeply personal story for Eric is dedicated to his longtime wife, Bobbie, and it is their bond that inspired the book. For anyone who has ever scaled mountains to be with the one he loves, or for anyone who has simply known the love and joy of a great friendship, this book will strike a resonant chord.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 268
- Reading age
- 3–5
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- ~170L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 1.6
- F&P level
- ~F
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 161740
Publication
- Published
- January 1, 2013
- First published
- November 19, 2013
- Publisher
- World of Eric Carle
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780399165337
- LCCN
- 2012048850
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