by Michael Garland
Illustrations by the author
Orchard Books
2017
32 pages
ISBN: 9780545870979
Big and Little Are Best Friends is a sweet story about friends who like different things yet still get along and love each other. Polar opposites attract in this tale of friendship. Rhyming lines like, "Little's books are scary./Big's books are sweet./ Big likes to nibble./Little likes to eat" with captivating illustrations make this an entertaining and MUST read aloud.
In fact, Big and Little are so opposite, they sometimes do fight, "..But they always make up,/ And it's always all right." The classic pairing of a mouse and an elephant is perfect for Big and Little. Although it's been done before, it has never been done with this exhurberance!
Young readers will see that friends can get mad, but that they do forgive and stay friends.
This one is a sure winner. Michael Garland's illustrations are full of soul! Big comes alive in the pages with his lifelike eyes and facial expressions. He is a joy to behold! Who knew a picture book elephant could be so real? Kids are certain to respond to him.
Highly, highly recommended for young readers and to teach values of friendship, acceptance, and forgiveness.
FTC Required Disclaimer: I received the F & G from the publisher. I did not receive monetary compensation for this review.
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