Rosie and Michael

By Judith Viorst

Book Overview

Rosie is my friend. She likes me when I'm dopey and not just when I'm smart. Says Michael. Michael is my friend. He likes me when I'm grouchy and not just when I'm nice. Says Rosie. Or is it Rosey or Rosi or Rosee or Rozi or Wrosie? However she writes it, that's the way Michael writes it, too. And just because he sprays Kool Whip in her sneakers, doesn't mean that Rosie's not his friend. Friendship overcomes all problems. That's what Rosie and Michael think. It's big enough for jokes, for laughter, for sharing possessions, for aiding each other in dire emergencies, and even for being mad once in a while. That's what friendships are for. So say Rosie and Michael.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0689304390
• ISBN13: 9780689304392
• Release Date: July 1974
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
• Length: 40 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 8.3" x 10.8"
• Age Range: 6 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6

Customer Reviews

Rosie & michael

One of the best children's books ever.....about friendship and respect. Viorst is amazing..her other books are wonderful too ie A Terrible Horrible no Good Very Bad Day, The Tenth Good Thing About Barney....but Rosie and Michael I even gift to my adult friends!

we really were bffs!

my son's name is michael and when he was younger, his best friend's name was rose. they were the real-life rosie and michael. it was wonderful finding this book. we've since moved away, but they both still have their copies and keep in touch.

WONDERFUL BOOK

As a camp counselor, we use this book all of the time to show the importance a friendship can have in the lives of children. The book is super-humorous, and keeps your attention, while also able to carry on the important message, that through everything, your friends will always be there

A Friendly Companion

As a college student, my professor introduced me to this wonderful author and book. This is a exciting book to give away to the best of friends! It is a story of a most true friendship that people of all backgrounds can relate to. Rosie and Michael take us through the rollercoasters of young friendship and allow us to reminisce as well as find gratitude for all true companions.

The best book for a best friend!

My best friend and I have adopted this book as "our book." We read it when we miss each other and it brings back all the memories of a great childhood friendship. This is a book that shouldn't be passed over. This is truly one of my favorites and is perfect for any occasion!