Friends

by Helme Heine

Book Overview

Goods friends always stick together.

Charlie Rooster, Johnny Mouse, and Percy the pig are the best of friends. They do everything together. They ride their bike together, play games together, and even do their chores together. Because that's what good friends do. When night falls, though, and it's time to go to bed, they learn that sometimes friends have to be apart. But that's okay, because true friends always find each other,...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689502567
• ISBN13: 9780689502569
• Release Date: December 1982
• Publisher: Margaret K. McElderry Books
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 1.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.7" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Animal lovers? dream

Three good friends, a rooster, a mouse, and a pig, spend all day together having fun. They sail a boat, pick cherries, and go fishing. At night they try to stay together in each other's homes, but soon discover that each one has a home that is only suited for itself. So the friends realize they have to part for the night after all. But they still dream about each other. The book has no scary bits- -it might be a good place to start when discussing the plusses and minuses of sleepovers with young children. The book has about 500 words.

Whimsy, sweetness & wonderful illustrations

This absolutely charming tale is told simply, yet carries such a potent message about friendship -- such as thoughtfulness and consideration, teamwork and the art of compromise... and accepting differences. The illustrations are delightful and made my children and I laugh out loud. We can't wait to read "Friends Go Adventuring!" We're going to investigate all of Helme Heine's books.

Wonderful for people 8, 18, and 80.

I loved this book very much. I was given my copy when I was 3 and till this very day I still have the paperback edition.. I simply love it.. its not sophisticed like books that are impossible for the little ones to read.

One of the sweetest books I ever read

This book is not only for little children, even adults will love it for its lovely paintings and the impressive message of friendship.

Beautiful and Simple

The gorgeous illustrations and simple story show the true beauty of friendship -- being able to spend time together, even if just doing ordinary things. It also teaches that true friends live in our hearts and that distance does not separate true friends. A wonderful book for people of ALL ages!