The Friendship Book by Mary Lyn Ray, Illustrated by Stephanie Graegin

With charming art and poetry, this honest primer on friendship, and companion to The Thank You Book, captures the many ways friendships are formed and what it means to be a friend. Perfect for fans of I Like You and A Friend Is Someone Who Likes You.

Sometimes being friends begins all at once

And sometimes it takes a while to get acquainted

But then, as some small knowing grows,

You start feeling that feeling

That comes with having a friend—

Exploring the many shapes friendships take and how being a friend can be a gift in itself, this thoughtful and authentic primer on friendship invites readers to celebrate the wonders of companionship.