Books on Friendship

"The better part of one's life consists of his friendships."
Abraham Lincoln

Secret Shortcut by Mark Teague
K-1
Pirates, crocodiles, a plague of frogs...what else will keep two boys from getting to school on time? Hopefully, finding a secret shortcut will get them there before the late bell rings.

Frog and Toad All Year by Arnold Lobel
2-3
Eating chocolate ice cream cones together is a great idea for two friends, but Toad struggles as the ice cream melts all over him on his way to Frog. Unaware, Toad "transforms" into a frightening creature that scares forest animals and Frog too!

Eggs by Jerry Spinelli
4-6
"Friendship isn't always sunny-side up." This dysfunctional, roller coaster ride of a friendship helps us learn that everyone needs friends, especially children that have more than their share of troubles. David is 9 years old and he lives with his sweet old grandmother because his mother unexpectedly died after slipping and hitting her head on a wet floor. He misses his mother desperately. He seldom sees his father. Primrose, who is 13, lives with her wacky fortune-telling mother. She avoids her mother as much as possible. Primrose has no idea who her father is. David and Primrose first meet in a most unusual way during an Easter Egg Hunt and slowly the "eggs"traordinary friendship cracks open.