Books Like We Are Best Friends
Families who loved We Are Best Friends by Aliki often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
Families who loved We Are Best Friends by Aliki 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 is grappling with the heartbreak of a best friend moving away or when they are facing a major transition in their social circle. It is a gentle, validating resource for children who feel like their world has been upended by a goodbye, providing a safe space to acknowledge that things truly do feel different and difficult when a loved one leaves. The story follows Robert as he navigates the departure of his best friend, Peter. Aliki beautifully captures the stages of childhood grief, from initial anger and loneliness to the slow, cautious process of opening up to someone new. This book is developmentally perfect for preschool and early elementary children because it doesn't rush the healing process. Parents will appreciate how it balances the importance of honoring old bonds while quietly encouraging the resilience needed to make new ones.
