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Books for Making Friends

6,753 books

The awkward hello, the shared laugh, the fragile beginning of friendship — these books normalize every part of it.

Age

0–2 3–5 6–8 9–12 13+

Cupcaked Crusader #1

To Catch a Clownosaurus

Lawrence David

Horace Splattly's school campout turns into a wild adventure when he, as the Cupcaked Crusader, must protect his schoolm

Ages 4–11

Punk Farm #2

Punk Farm on Tour

Jarrett J. Krosoczka

When Farmer Joe leaves for a conference, the animals of Punk Farm hop in a broken-down van and embark on an epic punk ro

Ages 4–11

John the Pigeon #1

John the Pigeon Iceland & Japan: A Funny Travel Adventure Picture Book for Children Ages 4-7 about Animals, Friendship, and the World.

Steph Parsons, Sean Jones

Join John the Pigeon, a lovable traveler, as he explores the vibrant landscapes of Iceland and Japan. This charming pict

Ages 3–7

Alfie Atkins

You Have a Girlfriend, Alfie Atkins?

Gunilla Bergström

Seven-year-old Alfie loves playing with his friend Milly, who defies typical 'girl' stereotypes. But when his male frien

Ages 3–7

A Remainder of One

Elinor J. Pinczes

When the Queen of the bugs demands her army march in even lines, Private Joe keeps getting left out. He tries dividing t

Janie and Benjamin, armed with secrets of the Pharmacopoeia, face a deadly threat in 1955, risking everything, even a jo

Ages 4–11

Be Happy: A Little Book of Mindfulness

Maddy Bard

Join Hucky and Buzz, two friendly canine pals, as they share simple tips for staying present and positive. This heartwar

Ages 4–8

Catcall

Linda Newbery

Josh's family is turned upside down by a new stepdad and baby sister, causing his younger brother Jamie to withdraw and

Ages 7–10

Princess Posey, First Grader

Princess Posey and the First Grade Parade

Stephanie Greene

Megan is terrified to start first grade, but a clever idea from her teacher and a special secret help her find courage a

Ages 5–8

The Night Before Preschool

Natasha Wing

Billy is nervous about his first day of preschool, but new friends and fun activities quickly turn his worries into exci

Ages 4–11

Sarah, Plain and Tall #1

Sarah, Plain and Tall

Patricia MacLachlan

In 1910 Kansas, Anna and Caleb's widowed father seeks a new wife. Sarah Wheaton arrives from Maine, bringing hope and a

Ages 6–10

How I Live Now

Meg Rosoff

Daisy, a cynical New Yorker, is sent to rural England to stay with her eccentric cousins. What begins as a dreamy summer

Ages 12–16

Taming 7

Chloe Walsh

Claire Biggs, the epitome of sunshine, has always seen the hidden depths beneath Gerard 'Gibsie' Gibson's class clown ex

Ages 12–18

I Am a Good Friend

Charise Mericle Harper

A well-meaning girl believes she's a great friend, but her animal companions have other ideas. This funny story explores

Ages 4–11

Wild Ride

Keith Calabrese

Charley's quiet night turns into an epic, action-packed comedy when her brother's joyride in a rare Mustang leads to it

Ages 7–11

Swamp Scarefest!

B. A. Frade, Stephanie True Peters

A casual campout for four friends takes a monstrous turn when an old book starts weaving spooky tales, bringing a swamp

Ages 4–11

Starting School with an Enemy

Elisa Carbone

Moving to Maryland, ten-year-old Sarah hopes to make a good friend at her new school. Instead, she makes an enemy who la

Rhino's colorful bird friends fly off in search of better places, leaving him behind. But their exciting journey soon re

Ages 4–11

The Spellcoats

Diana Wynne Jones

Tanaqui and her siblings, outsiders in their own village, flee downriver from an invading force and a powerful evil mage

Ages 4–11

Hazel the Handful

Jamie Michalak

Hazel the dog rules her home, doted on by her family, especially her girl, Bea. But when a new baby arrives, Hazel's wor

Ages 4–11

I'm a Duck

Eve Bunting

A landlocked duck is sad because he can't swim like his brothers. With encouragement from his mother and Big Frog, he le

Ages 4–11

The Unnameables

Ellen Booraem

On an island where everything, including people, is named for its purpose, outsider Medford Runyuin discovers a wild, ha

Ages 4–11

The Mysterious Benedict Society #1

The Mysterious Benedict Society

Trenton Lee Stewart

When a peculiar ad seeks gifted children for special opportunities, four unique orphans are chosen for a secret mission.

Ages 8–12

The Girls I've Been

Tess Sharpe

Nora O'Malley, daughter of a con artist, has spent five years trying to be normal. But when she, her ex, and her secret

Ages 12–18

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