Friendship stories

WORDS TO MAKE A FRIEND
illustrated by Naoko Stoop
2021 Random House
ISBN 978-0593122273

BOOKLIST:… This sweet read about finding a sense of belonging in a new place emphasizes openhearted friendship and how learning and teaching a language can build connection. A great choice for group storytimes or one-on-one reading.
KIRKUS:… snowy-day play and bilingual conversation… captivating mixed-media illustrations…A simple tale of building a friendship and good memories using few words and luminous artwork
BOOKPAGE: … excitement permeates every page…the beauty of the snowstorm and the girls’ delight …speak for themselves as the story unfolds with natural momentum.



BOOKLIST: …energetic story… Exaggerated facial expressions and body language are used to great effect, enabling preschoolers to “read” this delightful tale on their own.

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for bimodal-bilingual versions of this book in many sign languages click here.

ROCKY THE CAT WHO BARKS
coauthored with Marie Kane
illustrated by Tamara Petrosino
2002 Dutton
ISBN 0-525-46544-8