June 25, 2026

Books About Real Friendship

Real friendship, from picture books to a first chapter book.

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These are the books featured in this post — tap any cover to find it on Amazon.

Cover of Those Shoes

Those Shoes

by Maribeth Boelts

A boy gives up the shoes he wanted most for a friend who needs them more.

Cover of Nobody Hugs a Cactus

Nobody Hugs a Cactus

by Carter Goodrich

A prickly loner slowly learns to let a friend get close.

Cover of Stick and Stone

Stick and Stone

by Beth Ferry

A stick and a stone become unlikely best friends who stand up for each other.

Cover of The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend

by Dan Santat

An imaginary friend sets out on his own to find the child who needs him.

Cover of Skunk and Badger

Skunk and Badger

by Amy Timberlake

An odd couple of roommates who become true friends, with a real apology at its heart.

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