Hello Friend!
Rebecca Cobb
Illustrated by Rebecca Cobb
Ages 3 to 7
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25 July 2019
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Synopsis
A beautifully illustrated, wittily observed picture book about kindness, empathy and friendship from the award-winning Rebecca Cobb.
Hello Friend! tells the story of one big-hearted and enthusiastic little girl who is insistent on making friends with a certain little boy. And why wouldn't he want to be friends with her? She's very good at sharing – even if it's a sandwich that he doesn't like. And she's certain that playing outside is their favourite thing to do, even if he is not so sure. But while he doesn't seem keen on many of the things that she loves to do, there is one thing he's very keen on after all . . . being friends.
Also available from Rebecca Cobb: Lunchtime, Aunt Amelia and The Something.
Details
25 July 2019
32 pages
9781529008500
Imprint: Macmillan Children's Books
Reviews
“Which is simply brilliant! A comic tale of a girl who makes a new friend... Even if she is slightly over bearing and dominating! The ending where her friend comes running to greet her and his shy face becomes a smile is amazing!”Dean Boddington
“The story is told from the perspective of the little girl and the simple phrases so accurately depict a child’s thought process. The illustrations show the little boy’s perspective and the combination is very powerful indeed. Rebecca has captured the childhood experiences of making friends, feeling shy and insecure, as well as growing in confidence and befriending others. This would be a brilliant book to share with children who are about to start in new schools, nurseries, child-minders and pre-schools”Picture Book Perfect
“[Rebecca] Cobb's illustrations capture the joy of childhood”Sunday Times, Sunday Times
“This funny and cheerful picture book tells one story in the text and another in the easy-to-read pictures, as an overenthusiastic little girl is determined to befriend a reluctant boy at playgroup. But a twist shows friendliness is to be recommended.”Sunday Times, Sunday Times
