How to find a friend

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: August 9, 2017

Review

Introducing one blue squirrel and one red rabbit, each who are looking for a new friend. In near miss comedy these somewhat endearing characters search high and wide but continually miss each other. Done entirely in a simple palette of three colors the animals take center stage. With the help of inch worms and a predictable accident the two new residents of the woods do meet and bond as friends.

This is an uncomplicated story of friendship with a subtle dose of humor. Preschool children will giggle as the animals miss each other and are sure to be cheering for a good ending. The end papers help to identify the environment. Teachers will welcome this on the primary school library shelves and may like to have it gifted to their classroom. Making new friends is always an issue for early grades, any positive materials are helpful. The simple text printed in large font provides the opportunity of independent reading for early readers.

Overall Book Score: good