Fiona Woodcock

Pip (in a blue striped shirt) and Parker (in a red checkered one) are best friends. You can tell "because sometimes they don't even need to speak." When they do, though, it's mostly Pip having a problem and Parker helping to solve it or see it in a new light (e.g. a broken crayon means "now we can both use yellow"). After a day of ups and downs, the two friends are admiring the artwork they made earlier when Parker's glass tips over their art. "But sometimes best friends don't need words. They just know exactly what to do." Pip hugs Parker, and their frown turns to a small but real smile.

See also: My Best Friend by Julie Fogliano and Jillian Tamaki, The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld, A Friend for Henry by Jenn Bailey and Mika Song… (plus d'informations)

This book tells the story of four friends Poppy, Buttercup, Bluebell, and Dandy. When they stumble across a sign that says a park will be closing, they decide that together they will attempt to restore the park. They travel all around the city trying to find the park. They climb up a building in order to see the city more clearly. When they finally find the park, together they get to work to spread their sunshine and make the park beautiful again. This story teaches students about the power of teamwork.… (plus d'informations)