Pepo and Lolo are Friends

A parent should reach for this book when their young child is first experiencing the sting of a playground spat or a disagreement with a close friend. This simple story follows Pepo the pig and Lolo the chicken, two best friends who are very different. Their differences lead to an argument, hurt feelings, and a temporary separation. The book gently walks a child through the cycle of anger, loneliness, and eventual reconciliation, normalizing the idea that even best friends get mad sometimes. It's a perfect tool for preschoolers and early elementary kids, showing that friendship is strong enough to handle disagreements and that saying sorry can make things right again.