My Best Friend

This is a sweet little book by Pat Hutchins of "Rosie's Walk" fame. Like always, her artwork in this one is kid-friendly; although unlike some of the drawings in her older works, this book is done in a full range of color.

The story is an absolute delight. It's about two friends, one of whom is going to stay the night with the other. After the little girl arrives, her friend is quick to point all the things that she can do better than he can. She can untie her shoes, and eat spaghetti neatly; and she can run faster and climb higher. But rather than be jealous, he exalts her virtues, which is a wonderful lesson more children(and adults) need to hear.

Pat provides a very satisfactory ending for the book when the little boy does what he show more does best, and his friend turns to him and says that she's glad he's her best friend.

Talking Points :::
o The artwork " My Best Friend" is bright and cheerful.

o The text is at the second grade level --AR 2.0 -- is larger than you normally find at this level.

o The age range for interest in this book probably runs from Toddler to 1st Grade, in my opinion. So this book is a great candidate for children who are reading above grade level who still like large print.

o The sentiment in the book is wonderful. The children aren't envious of what the other can do, only thankful. This makes this book a great one to read to siblings or groups of young children.

o Good Read Aloud

Pam T~
mom and reviewer at BookForKids-reviews.com show less

This book made me think of my best friend. The two children seem to both need each other and that is a great way to help children discover that some people might think that they only need themselves but others can help them when they need it.

This was a cute picture book, although I did find myself wishing that the first little girl had been better at something then her best friend, besides not being afraid. I think I just needed a sense of balance. I think it's a great picture book for story time though and I might just be being weird about the lack of balance. I also really liked the illustrations.

This was a cute picture book, although I did find myself wishing that the first little girl had been better at something then her best friend, besides not being afraid. I think I just needed a sense of balance. I think it's a great picture book for story time though and I might just be being weird about the lack of balance. I also really liked the illustrations.

This was a cute picture book, although I did find myself wishing that the first little girl had been better at something then her best friend, besides not being afraid. I think I just needed a sense of balance. I think it's a great picture book for story time though and I might just be being weird about the lack of balance. I also really liked the illustrations.

This was a cute picture book, although I did find myself wishing that the first little girl had been better at something then her best friend, besides not being afraid. I think I just needed a sense of balance. I think it's a great picture book for story time though and I might just be being weird about the lack of balance. I also really liked the illustrations.

Story of a girl appreciating her best friend during a sleepover. Her best friend can do much more than she can, but when her best friend becomes scared, she's able to help. Very simple yet very heartwarming.