My Best Friend

by Mary Ann Rodman

Book Overview

Six-year-old Lily has a best friend for play group day all picked out, but unfortunately the differences between first graders and second graders are sometimes very large. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0670059897
• ISBN13: 9780670059898
• Release Date: May 2005
• Publisher: Viking Books for Young Readers
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.8" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Preschool to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

beautiful paintings and realistic story

gorgeous images (wonderful depiction of water) and a great story about fitting in and making your own fun.

A Book for Everyone - Young and Old

If you've ever wanted to be friends with someone who doesn't want to be friends with you, then grab this book! It puts everything in perspective! The reader senses that Mary Ann Rodman understands not only the joy of friendship but the fact that it can often be difficult, too. Illustrations by E. B. White are a treat for the eye. This award winning book should not be missed!

Don't miss it

Understated and never preachy, MY BEST FRIEND delicately portrays the heartbreak of fickle friends and the importance and joy of finding true ones. The text of this award-winner (Ezra Jack Keats Award for best new picture book, Charlotte Zolotow Award for best text for a picture book) is beautifully complemented by its illustrations, which capture the essence of childhood and summer.

Sparse Words Speak Volumes About a Child's Social Life

I love Mary Ann Rodman's insight into childhood in this book. Her sparse words speak volumes about a child's social life. In her seemingly simple story, she shows a depth of emotion that will help children cope with callous and unkind kids.