Like Best Friends

Description

Boy meets girl in this story of reluctant friendship that introduces young readers to the concept of similes Summer drags, like a book that starts out good, then isn't. The boy is bored, like a frog waiting for a fly to buzz by. So the boy hops on his bike and heads for the playground, where he finds a girl on a swing who beckons him to join her. At first, the boy is reluctant, but soon they are having fun like best friends, like characters in a book with a happy ending.

Bob Raczka is a children's author and poet who has written and illustrated several picture books about art and poetry. He lives in Chicago. Merrilee Liddiard is an author, illustrator, and blogger of kids' design, crafts, and DIY at mermagblog.com. She illustrated Terrible Times Tablesfor Cameron Kids. She lives in Utah with her family.

"This sweet tale about lazy summer days and friendship will resonate with both younger and older readers. A solid additional purchase for any collection."-- "School Library Journal"