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Title: Suggestions for Picture books
Post by: nazneen-akbari on December 07, 2020, 02:02 AM

 :eyeballs

Hola everyone! I need some suggestions for a mentor text. I am looking for PB's about two friends who have a fall out (something like The Sandwich Swap) or two children who dislike each other but end up becoming friends. Your suggestions will really help! Thanks

Title: Re: Suggestions for Picture books
Post by: Vijaya on December 07, 2020, 06:05 AM

My favorite book on this topic is Enemy Pie by Derek Munson.
Here's a link on children's books about making friends: https://bookroo.com/books/topics/making-friends/  Happy reading and writing.

Title: Re: Suggestions for Picture books
Post by: Sarah Peetz on December 15, 2020, 05:37 AM

I second Enemy Pie!

Title: Re: Suggestions for Picture books
Post by: dewsanddamps on December 15, 2020, 09:44 AM

Well, I was going to say Enemy Pie, too.  :lol4 

FWIW, our youth librarian keeps a binder of PBs on certain topics: so if someone comes in wanting a dozen books with bees, or a pet dying, or puddles--she's got it covered. This would be an easy request for a veteran librarian. (Sorry that I'm not one--not trying to dodge the question, but just to suggest an extra resource.)

Title: Re: Suggestions for Picture books
Post by: Vijaya on December 15, 2020, 11:14 AM

Children's librarians are the best!

Title: Re: Suggestions for Picture books
Post by: dewsanddamps on December 15, 2020, 10:01 PM

Another good one would be Liz Rosenberg's What James Said.