Six-year-old Lily wants to be best friends with seven-year-old Tamika. For weeks, Lily tries everything to get Tamika’s attention. However, Tamika and her best friend Shanice are mean to Lily, calling her a baby. Will Lily become best friends with Tamika after all, or will she find a new best friend? Read My Best Friend to find out!
My Best Friend is a simple but powerful picture book. Many children can relate to this book, because everyone wants a best friend. Best friends do everything together. The beautiful illustrations take up the majority of the pages and stand out in this book. They are detailed, and convey everything through facial expressions and body language. They show the longing for a best friend, disappointment, meanness, and fun. The pictures capture the essence of childhood and summer. The illustrations flow well with the text. The text captures the emotions of the young girls. This books shows that friendship can be fun, but also difficult. The depth of emotion can help children cope with unkind kids. My Best Friend is a great story about fitting in and making your own fun.
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