friendship

Sarah writes to her pen pal in South America about her attempts to plan a surprise birthday party and her dislike of a new girl at school.

Simple text, vocabulary words, and discussion questions combine with a story about Emma, who felt very sad when her pet parakeet, Henry, met a pretty bird named Kate.

Although his best friend Rex is excited about going to camp, Pinky is afraid of leaving home.

As she makes plans for her seventh birthday party, Ellie must decide whether or not to invite an older girl who lives nearby.

Best buddies Mike and Tony enjoy doing everything together, from playing baseball to riding bikes, so their argument over a pillow fight keeps them apart for only a short while.

After Turtle has saved him several times during the spring, summer, and fall, Newt finds a way to repay his friend before winter comes to the swamp.

Millie, a fourth-grader in 1947, struggles with her feelings and choices when her best friend seems to prefer the company of a new classmate.

Two best friends, Dog and Cat, have fun together when they dance, shop for hats, eat ice cream, read, and rollerblade.

Santiago Antonio Ramirez, also known as Junior, enjoys playing games, making cookies, and going to the movies with Sugar, the new girl next door.