About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is navigating the tricky waters of a close friendship with someone who has a very different personality. Whether it is a dispute over a specific toy or a general clash of styles, this charming series of short stories illustrates how two people can disagree deeply and still remain the best of friends. Bink is impulsive and small, while Gollie is tall and more formal. Through three short adventures involving bright socks, imaginary mountain climbing, and a pet fish, the girls model how to compromise without losing their individual sparks. It is an ideal bridge for early readers who are moving into longer books but still benefit from expressive illustrations. Parents will appreciate the sophisticated vocabulary and the gentle way it handles the 'give and take' of social development.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
None. The book is secular and entirely focused on the interpersonal dynamics of childhood friendship.
Ideal Reader
An elementary student (6 to 8) who loves quirky humor and is perhaps feeling a bit of friction with a best friend. It is also perfect for the 'reluctant reader' who is intimidated by text-heavy pages but is too mature for simple picture books.
