Silver Linings [Hardcover]

Pip and Parker are best friends who do everything together. When Pip makes a mistake, Parker is always there to see the bright side. But what happens when Parker needs a little encouragement, too?

Perfect for story-time and bedtime sharing,Silver Liningsis a funny picture book about friendship, resilience, overcoming anxiety, and staying positive in the face of adversity, from acclaimed author-artist Fiona Woodcock.

Pip and Parker live next door to each other and are such good friends that sometimes they don’t even need words to communicate. If something goes wrong, Parker (who always looks on the bright side) helps Pip see the silver lining.

When the clouds roll in, Pip sees a day spoiled by rain, but Parker sees a chance to play a fun cloud guessing game! When Pip accidently drops her sweet strawberry snack into her lemonade, she’s certain disaster has struck. But Parker finds a reason to celebrate their unexpected pink lemonade! But what will happen when Parker makes a mistake and feels blue? Can Pip cheer him up and showhimthe silver lining?

Acclaimed author-illustrator Fiona Woodcock’s emotionally rich illustrations accompany her imaginative celebration of friendship, positivity, and loyalty. A great read-aloud,Silver Liningsis perfect for bedtime, story-time, and classrooms. A wonderful choice for social and emotional learning that celebrates the importance of empathy and staying positive. 

“Best friends Pip . . . [and Parker] are so close that ‘sometimes they don’t even need to speak.’ But when words are necessary, Parker has a gift for seeing any situation’s bright side—the silver lining—and bringing the friends together. . . . A book about mutual appreciation and support in which both characters model loving-kindness, confidence, and resilience in their own way.” -Publishers Weekly