A classic friendship story from the beloved Eric Carle, creator ofThe Very Hungry Caterpillar.
This is a simple and nearly wordless picture book for children to explore in a variety of ways. Shared with little ones, the bright pictures showing a small gray mouse's search for the perfect pal help introduce colors, animals, and sounds. Many preschoolers will also be drawn to the idea of looking for a friend.
Fans ofThe Secret Birthday MessageandThe Mixed-Up Chameleonwill delight in this ingenious picture book by the brilliant Eric Carle.
This classic tale of friendship tracks a small gray mouse’s search for the perfect pal. He asks various animals the same question: ‘Do you want to be my friend?’ But it’s not until he meets another mouse that he is answered with a heartwarming ‘Yes!’
Notable Children's Books of 1971 (ALA)
Children's Books of 1971 (Library of Congress)
Honor Book, Book World Spring Book Festival 1971
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