You Are Not My Friend, But I Miss You

By Daniel Kirk

A sock monkey learns the true meaning of friendship after a falling out with a plush dog.

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

When a sock monkey argues with his plush dog friend, he storms off, declaring their friendship over. As he searches for new playmates, he realizes his own faults in the friendship. Can he mend the bond and learn the true essence of sharing and companionship? This tale of reconciliation and self-discovery is a heartwarming journey through the ups and downs of friendship.

From the publisher

When two friends–a sock monkey and a plush toy dog–get into an argument during playtime, Monkey gets his feelings hurt and proclaims, “You are not my friend!” But when he takes his ball to find someone new to play with, he quickly learns that maybe he hasn’t been a very good friend, either.Bestselling author/illustrator Daniel Kirk uses bold and humorous illustrations to convey the important message that sharing and other acts of friendship are two-way streets. Praise for You Are Not My Friend, But I Miss You “Kirk’s skillfully paced mix of vignettes, close-ups and long shots guide readers smoothly through this emotional odyssey.” –Kirkus Reviews “His frequent use of bold, large-scale drawing captures Monkey’s equally outsize temperament, while the emphatic, minimal text is subtly poignant and supremely performable.” –Publishers Weekly

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