Picture books about friendship

One Little Word

Joseph Coelho

A beautiful and moving picture book from Waterstones Childrens Laureate, Joseph Coelho, tells the story of how a big, hairy argument gets in between two best friends.

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Mr Clownfish, Miss Anemone and the Hermit Crab

Sean E Avery

A vibrant, surprising story of old and new friends, from the author of Frank's Red Hat

Mr Clownfish and Miss Anemone are inseparable. She uses her tentacles to protect him…

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How to Be a Friend

Sarah Ayoub, Mimi Purnell (illus.)

A third picture book from dynamite pairing, Sarah Ayoub and Mimi Purnell.

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I Don’t Care

Julie Fogliano

A New York Times bestselling author and two Caldecott Honorees share their delight in the little things that set two friends apart, and the big things that bring them together.

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Arabella

Carmel Bird, Jace Rogers (illus.)

Arabella was inspired by a true story of a very shy little cat, Arabella, who was coaxed out of her fearful, lonely existence inside a cupboard by a friendly, determined…

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Mine!: A Story of Not Sharing

Klara Persson, Charlotte Ramel (illus,), Nichola Smalley (trans.)

A hilarious story of sharing, written by a Swedish author twice nominated for the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award.

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Walter Had a Best Friend

Deborah Underwood, Sergio Ruzzier (illus.)

Walter and Xavier were best friends until they slowly drifted apart, then Walter meets Ollie which could be the start of a new friendship.

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Remarkable Remy

Melanie Heyworth, Nathanial Eckstrom (illus.)

A warm and optimistic story that introduces an Autistic character to a young audience

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Let’s Build a Boat

Jane Godwin, Meg Rennie (illus.)

The perfect book to read aloud to children learning the joy of imaginative play.

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A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends

Philip Waechter, Melody Shaw (trans.)

This big-hearted picture book captures the warmth and fun of a spontaneous summer’s day with friends, where one lovely activity leads to another until they all go back home to…

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Come Over to My House

Eliza Hull, Sally Rippin, Daniel Gray-Barnett (illus.)

A delightful picture book that explores the home lives of children and parents who are d/Deaf or disabled.

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Go Go and the Silver Shoes

Jane Godwin, Anna Walker (illus.)

The next heartfelt picture book from the winning team of Jane Godwin & Anna Walker, about how a precious lost shoe leads a little girl to an even more precious…

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How to Make Friends: A Bear’s Guide

Cat Rabbit

This is a story about making friends while keeping the qualities (and quirks!) that make you unique.

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When Mino Took the Bus

Simona Ciraolo

From the bestselling creator of Hug Me, comes a beautiful and heart-warming picture book about making new friends and appreciating the small moments in life.

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A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends

Philip Waechter, Melody Shaw (trans.)

This big-hearted picture book captures the warmth and fun of a spontaneous summer’s day with friends, where one lovely activity leads to another until they all go back home to…

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Katerina Cruickshanks

Daniel Gray-Barnett

A joy-filled cheer of appreciation for loud, trouble-making, outrageous kids.

Katerina Cruickshanks is a wild child, a trickster, and a ringleader. But when they wreak some serious chaos, their friends…

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Two for Me, One for You

Jorg Muhle, Catherine Chidgey (trans.)

A new story from the author of bestselling Tickle My Ears: two friends share three mushrooms…who will get the extra one?

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The Boys

Lauren Ace, Jenny Lovlie (illus.)

Follow the adventures of four boys as they grow up, forming bonds of friendship to last a lifetime - even if they are occasionally put to the test…

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Florette

Anna Walker

When Mae’s family moves to a new home in the city, she wishes she could bring her garden with her. She’ll miss the apple trees, the daffodils, and chasing butterflies…

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Pearl Barley & Charlie Parsley

Aaron Blabey

Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley are the best of friends. But they are different in almost every way. Pearl likes solving mysteries and moves rather fast in the world. Charlie…

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Banjo and Ruby Red

Libby Gleeson, Freya Blackwood (illus.)

Banjo is an old farm dog and Ruby Red is a haughty chicken, and they never see eye to eye. Can they ever be friends? This funny story of antagonism…

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My Two Blankets

Irena Kobald, Freya Blackwood (illus,)

A beautiful tale about friendship and culture, paired with award-winning Freya Blackwood’s stunning illustrations

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Amy & Louis

Libby Gleeson, Freya Blackwood (illus.)

Amy and Louis live next door to each other, and their lives are closely intertwined. Theirs is a life rich in imagination. But when Amy’s family move to another country…

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Picture books about friendship

One Little Word

Mr Clownfish, Miss Anemone and the Hermit Crab

How to Be a Friend

I Don’t Care

Arabella

Mine!: A Story of Not Sharing

Walter Had a Best Friend

Remarkable Remy

Let’s Build a Boat

A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends

Come Over to My House

Go Go and the Silver Shoes

How to Make Friends: A Bear’s Guide

When Mino Took the Bus

A Perfect Wonderful Day with Friends

Katerina Cruickshanks

Two for Me, One for You

The Boys

Florette

Pearl Barley & Charlie Parsley

Banjo and Ruby Red

My Two Blankets

Amy & Louis