Everyone needs a good friend, and everyone should strive to be a good friend! These picture books explore what friendship really means, for kids ages 4-8. 
First Day of School
Illustrated by Benson Shum

Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment.

In this mission, Ollie and Sid start their very first day of school!

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Visit to the Doctor
Illustrated by Benson Shum

Mission Milestone picture books help kids face first experiences with confidence by turning everyday milestones into fun, rewarding adventures. Children will boldly grow alongside Ollie the panda and his alien friend Sid, who lead the way and earn Star Scout badges for every accomplishment.

In this mission, Ollie and Sid visit the doctor for a checkup!

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The Umbrella
Illustrated by Sylvia Walker

Getting caught in the rain at the park leads a little girl to discover a remarkable umbrella and, with it, the magic of friendship and community in this charming picture book inspired by Jan Brett’s classic The Mitten.

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Little Ghost's Summerween

Little Ghost tries to pick the perfect party theme for his summer birthday in this charming picture book companion to Little Ghost Makes a Friend by bestselling author-illustrator Maggie Edkins Willis.

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Valentines Are the Worst!
Illustrated by Alex Willan

An unsuspecting Gilbert the Goblin finds himself in the crosshairs of cupids and their heart-tipped arrows in the hilarious latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends.

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The Trouble with Giraffes
Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo

A girl and her pet giraffe are friends despite their difference in size in this tender picture book companion to the bestselling and acclaimed Strictly No Elephants.

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Speak Your Heart

A Coco and Bear Story

Illustrated by Apryl Stott

Coco and Bear have their first argument in this heartwarming picture book about friendship, communication, and fun in the snow from the creator of Ruby’s Tools for Making Friends and the New York Times bestseller Share Some Kindness, Bring Some Light.

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Dinky the Tinysaur

An oversized dinosaur named Dinky helps two siblings discover that a person’s heart matters more than their appearance in this delightful picture book perfect for fans of Clifford the Big Red Dog and Dragons Love Tacos.

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Glitter Kittens
Illustrated by William Joyce

From the bestselling creator of The Fantastic Flying Books of Mr. Morris Lessmore comes a sparkling picture book about glittery kittens whose vanity annoys their friends until their dazzling looks draw the attention of a monster.

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Aggie and the Ghost

From Matthew Forsythe, the creator of the acclaimed and beloved Pokko and the Drum, comes a “subtle, sweet” (Booklist, starred review) picture book about rules. And sharing. And an epic game of tic-tac-toe.

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Bear Feels Sad
Illustrated by Jane Chapman

Bear has the lonely day blues waiting for his friends to have free time in this new picture book in the bestselling series.

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Mermaids Are the Worst!
Illustrated by Alex Willan
Gilbert the Goblin’s beachside vacation gets ruined by mermaids and their games in the side-splitting latest installment in The Worst! picture book series, where even the strangest of creatures can become the best of friends.

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Elvis & Romeo
Illustrated by David Soman

From the bestselling creators of the Ladybug Girl series comes a picture book about the misadventures of two very different dogs who become unlikely friends.

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So Tortoise Dug
Illustrated by Emmy Kastner

From the creator of While You’re Asleep comes a hilarious pourquoi story about a burrowing tortoise and her mouse best friend—as well as mishaps, misunderstandings, and the friendships you make along the way.

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Bitsy Bat, Team Star
Illustrated by Kaz Windness

Bitsy meets a new nonspeaking student at school and learns the importance of being a star teammate and friend in this sequel to the “darling” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) Bitsy Bat, School Star from Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor–winning author-illustrator Kaz Windness.

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Heartfelt

From the creators of the “wonderfully evocative” (BookPageThankful comes a cozy picture book about a child who finds that small acts of kindness can change the world.

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Stalactite & Stalagmite

A Big Tale from a Little Cave (Caldecott Honor)

Illustrated by Drew Beckmeyer
A Caldecott Honor Book
Four starred reviews!
“Both gloriously expansive and goofy—in short, everything young readers could ask for.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

A hilarious and thought-provoking picture book about two little cave rock formations who witness the entire history of the world, perfect for fans of Oliver Jeffers, Jon Klassen, and Mac Barnett.

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Mabel Wants a Friend
Illustrated by Marc Rosenthal

From the acclaimed duo Ariel Bernstein and Mark Rosenthal comes a new humorous and earnest story about a young fox who learns that making a new friend takes more than just wanting one.

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Vacation

Three-and-a-Half Stories (Theodor Seuss Geisel Award)

Illustrated by Mark Teague

In the second book in the Bat, Cat & Rat picture book series from New York Times bestsellers Ame Dyckman and Mark Teague, the roommates try to compromise on vacation plans in three-and-a-half sweet and silly stories.

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