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Best Best Friends

Mary and Clare are best friends. But watching her best friend get special attention at preschool because it’s her birthday is tough on Clare. At snacktime there is even a pink-themed party for pink-clad Mary, and by the time snack is over, yellow-clad Clare has had enough. “Yellow is prettier than plain old pink,” she declares, and before long both are yelling, “YOU ARE NOT MY FRIEND!” After a little distance and a little nap, all is right again in Margaret Chodos-Irvine’s bright, boldly illustrated, charmingly realistic story portraying a scenario that is recognizable and compelling for many young children. Highly Commended, 2007 Charlotte Zolotow Award ©2007 Cooperative Children's Book Center

Illustrated by Margaret Chodos-Irvine

CCBC Age Recommendation: Ages 3-6
Age Range: Babies/Toddlers (birth – 3) PreK-Early Elementary (Ages 4-7)
Format: Picture book
Subjects: Anger Friendship Jealousy/Envy
Diversity subject: Brown Skin Unspecified

Publisher: Harcourt
Publish Year: 2006
Pages: 32
ISBN: 015256947

CCBC Location: Picture Book, Chodos-Irvine

Best Best Friends