Amanda Pig and Her Best Friend Lollipop

Name: Amanda Pig and Her Best Friend Lollipop
ISBN: 9780140379990

Oliver and Amanda Pig Series · Book 5 of 16

For children learning to navigate the joys and challenges of best friendships, this book explores the everyday moments that make connections special.

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About This Book

A parent should reach for this book when their young child is first navigating the exciting world of having a 'best friend'. This gentle chapter book explores the sweet, everyday moments that define early friendships through five short stories about Amanda Pig and her best friend, Lollipop. They form a secret club, exchange friendship necklaces, navigate the needs of a younger sibling, have a sleepover, and learn how to handle temporary goodbyes. For children just starting to read on their own, its simple text and warm illustrations beautifully capture the loyalty, kindness, and pure joy of having a special friend, making it a perfect tool for normalizing the small ups and downs of new social connections.

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What Parents Should Know

Sad ThemesMild

A character is sad when her friend goes away for a week, but they reunite happily.

Sensitive Topics

None. The book deals with very mild, everyday childhood challenges like a broken necklace or missing a friend. All conflicts are low-stakes and resolved with kindness and reassurance.