Friends
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Picture Book · Ages 3–5 · 2013 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Friends

Written and 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.

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32 pages· 268 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~170L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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