Friendship Stories

Just like a real-life friend, books about friendship can be both entertaining and comforting for kids. This list of some of our favorite friendship stories is sure to strike a chord with the young readers in your house.

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  • Frog and Toad Are Friends Review
    Frog and Toad Are Friends
    The writing is engaging without being cloying.
    4
     
    By Arnold Lobel
  • The Giving Tree Review
    The Giving Tree

    Classic, sensitive parable about selflessness.

    4
     
    By Shel Silverstein
  • Nikki and Deja Review
    Nikki and Deja
    A great buddy tale for beginning readers.
    4
     
    By Karen English
  • Ivy and Bean Review
    Ivy and Bean
    A sure hit with kids starting chapter books.
    6
     
    By Annie Barrows
  • Donuthead Review
    Donuthead
    Lighthearted but heartfelt look at serious issues.
    8
     
    By Sue Stauffacher
  • Lunch Money Review
    Lunch Money
    Delightful page-turner with rock-solid values.
    8
     
    By Andrew Clements
  • Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy Review
    Lizzie Bright and the Buckminster Boy
    A preacher's son stands up to a racist town.
    9
     
    By Gary D. Schmidt
  • The School Story Review
    The School Story
    Enchanting tale will leave readers grinning.
    9
     
    By Andrew Clements
  • The Schwa Was Here Review
    The Schwa Was Here
    Going unnoticed isn't always fun.
    10
     
    By Neal Shusterman
  • Harry Sue Review
    Harry Sue
    Offbeat, gritty story with heart. OK for older tweens.
    11
     
    By Sue Stauffacher

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