Sourgrass

By Hope Lim, Shahrzad Maydani (Illustrator)

Can a friendship survive when distance separates two best friends?

4.2/5 Goodreads · 179 ratings

40 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Sofia and May share a special bond, meeting daily at their fence and exploring a field of wildflowers. But when May moves away, Sofia fears for their friendship's future. As they navigate the challenges of a long-distance friendship, Sofia learns that true friends remain connected, no matter the miles. Will their bond endure the test of time and distance?

From the publisher

What do you do when your best friend moves away? This hopeful and resonant book filled with soft, vibrant illustrations tells the story of two friends who find a way to keep their special friendship alive, no matter the distance. Every day, Sofia and May meet at the door of their shared fence. Sofia can always count on May to show up and May can always count on Sofia to wait for her. One spring day, Sofia and May discover a field of wild sourgrass flowers beyond their yards. The field becomes their favorite place, and the two friends grow closer than ever. But when May moves away, Sofia starts to worry: Will their friendship last? As the girls navigate a long-distance friendship, Sofia realizes that some friends are forever, even when they’re apart.

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