I Don't Care

Written by Julie Fogliano · Illustrated by Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal

Two friends explore what truly matters in their bond, celebrating differences and unity.

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40 pages· 409 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· ~400L

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Bookroo's summary

In a rhythmic tale of friendship, two best friends ponder what truly matters in their bond. As they navigate the little things that don't matter and the big things that do, their unique differences only strengthen their connection. Illustrated by real-life friends Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal, this story unfolds with a limited palette, capturing the essence of childhood camaraderie. As their artwork travels across the country, a unified creation emerges, celebrating the unconditional love and understanding that defines true friendship. What will they discover about themselves and each other?

From the publisher

Two Caldecott honorees–and real-life best friends– team up to illustrate a story of friendship from bestselling author Julie Fogliano. Like the two stars of this story, illustrators Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal know that differences only make a good friendship stronger. In this bouncy, rhyming story, two best friends think about all the little things that don’t matter- and the big things that really, really do. Mostly I care that you’re you and I’m me, and I care that we’re us, and I care that we’re we. With each artist designing and drawing one character, and collaborating on the scenery and details, Molly Idle and Juana Martinez-Neal transformed this sweet story into a celebration of friendship- including their own- and a unique artistic vision. Working remotely, they swapped drawings across the country, using a limited palette of teal and yellow over graphite. As artwork passed back and forth between their mailboxes, childhood versions of each artist came to life and came together on the page into one unified creation. Award-winning author Julie Fogliano’s rhythmic rhymes bring it all together, expressing the unconditional love any best friend can relate to.

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