Families who loved Best Frints in the Whole Universe by Antoinette Portis often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Reach for this book when your child has had a falling out with a playmate and needs a low pressure way to process feelings of betrayal, anger, and the messy path to an apology. This story follows two alien best friends, Yelfred and Omek, through the ups and downs of a long term friendship on planet Boborp. When one friend takes a prized possession without asking and accidentally breaks it, the resulting 'blowout' mirrors the intense, sometimes illogical arguments of early childhood. Antoinette Portis uses a playful, invented vocabulary that allows children to look at their own social conflicts from a safe, 'otherworldly' distance. It is perfectly suited for children ages 4 to 7 who are navigating the transition from parallel play to complex, cooperative friendships. Parents will appreciate how the book models accountability and forgiveness without being overly didactic, reminding us all that even the best 'frints' have bad days.
