The Buddy Bench
The Buddy Bench

The Buddy Bench

Written by B.D. Cottleston & illustrated by Hazel Quintanilla
Hardcover
$16.99
$15.80
5 - 8
Reading age
32
Page count
660L
Lexile measure
Sep 3, 2019
Publication date

Buy from other retailers

What's The Buddy Bench About

Publisher Summary

Buddy Benches are arriving in schoolyards across the nation. In this story, the buddy bench launches two new friends on a chilly adventure. On a surprisingly snowy day in Texas, a young student finds himself braving recess alone. That is until he spots a new face sitting on the school’s Buddy Bench. After a quick introduction, the two spend their recess discovering fun ways to enjoy the snow. By the end of recess, both kids leave the playground with a brand new friend. This sweet story of friendship brings the Buddy Bench’s purpose to life. About Buddy Benches: The Buddy or Friendship Bench is a special place in a school playground where a child can sit if they want someone to talk to or play with. Seeing a child on The Buddy Bench is a signal to other kids to ask them to play. The wonderful trend of Buddy Benches is growing across the country as schools and parent groups promote them as a powerful tool to end loneliness and promote empathy in children.

What Kind of Book is The Buddy Bench

Reviews

    Book Lists That Include The Buddy Bench

    The Creatives Behind the Book

      Author
      B.D. Cottleston

      B.D. Cottleston is the pretend name of a real writer who wants to leave it to the reader to enjoy these stories without worrying about what B.D. was thinking when they were written. As a life-long fan of Winnie the Pooh, B.D. picked this pen name to celebrate the spirit of Pooh’s greatest rhyme. As Pooh might say: “Cottleston, Cottleston, Cottleston pie. A fly can’t bird, but a bird can fly. Ask who B.D. is and we’ll reply: Cottleston, Cottleston, Cottleston pie.”

      Illustrator
      Hazel Quintanilla

      Hazel Quintanilla has a passion for illustration. She has spent her life mastering a wide variety of media. She has worked on over twenty series in the US, England, and India. Hazel lives and works in Guatemala with her husband and their three cute dogs.

    What Has B.D. Cottleston Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let B.D. Cottleston know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    What Has Hazel Quintanilla Said About This Book

    Nothing yet! Let Hazel Quintanilla know that you want to hear from them about their book.

    More Books From These Creatives

      picture • 64 Pages
      Sparkly New Friends
      #1 in Series
      Graphic Nov.
      Heather Ayris Burnell, Hazel Quintanilla
      picture • 32 Pages
      Who Is Ana Dalt?
      4.5
      B.D. Cottleston, Marcin Piwowarski
      board • 20 Pages
      Tiger's Ocean Adventure
      Megan Roth, Hazel Quintanilla

    Similar Books to The Buddy Bench

      picture • 32 Pages
      The First Day of Winter
      Denise Fleming
      picture • 32 Pages
      Loved to Bits
      5.6
      Teresa Heapy, Katie Cleminson
      picture • 32 Pages
      The Wish Tree
      5.5
      Chris Turnham, Kyo Maclear
      picture • 32 Pages
      Max and Marla
      5.3
      Alexandra Boiger
      picture • 32 Pages
      Ride, Roll, Run
      Valerie Bolling, Sabrena Khadija
      picture • 34 Pages
      Sneezy the Snowman
      Maureen Wright, Stephen Gilpin
      picture • 32 Pages
      The World Made a Rainbow
      Michelle Robinson, Emily Hamilton
      picture • 32 Pages
      Monster Hands
      Karen Kane, Jonaz McMillan, Dion MBD
      picture • 32 Pages
      Phoebe Dupree Is Coming to Tea!
      Linda Ashman, Alea Marley
      picture • 32 Pages
      The Friendship Book
      Mary Lyn Ray, Stephanie Graegin

    Book Details

    ISBN
    9781486717750
    Publication Date
    September 3, 2019
    Publisher
    Flowerpot Press
    Original Publication Date
    September 3, 2019
    Page Count
    32
    Audience
    Picture
    Reading Age
    5 - 8 years
    Lexile® Level
    660L
    Est. Fountas & Pinnell Level
    ~P
    Est. ATOS® Book Level
    ~4.3

    Contribute to this page

    Core Score - 40%

    Still needs the basics.

    Depth Score - 21%

    Just the barebones.

    Are you the author or illustrator? Claim your book.