by Peter Brown (Author)
Today is the day the exuberant Lucy is going to make a new friend But she finds it's harder than she had thought--she accidentally ruins the giraffe's breakfast and is much too big for the frogs' pond. Just when she's about to give up, an unexpected friend finds her, and loves her just the way she is.
This heartwarming story offers a unique and humor-filled spin on the all-important themes of persistence and friendship.Author Biography
Peter Brown is the author and illustrator of many bestselling children's books, including Children Make Terrible Pets and The Curious Garden. He is the recipient of a Caldecott Honor for Creepy Carrots!, two E.B. White Read Aloud Awards, a New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book award, and a Children's Choice Award for Illustrator of the Year. Peter's website is www.peterbrownstudio.com.
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.5 x 11 x 8.8 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: September 05, 2011
Award: Irma S. & James H. Black Award (2012)
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Fall) (2008-Up) (2011)
Award: Buckaroo Book Award (2013)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: You Will Be My Friend!
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 1.7
Point Value: 0.5