You Can Be My Friend

funny · warm-hearted · relatable · tender

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What is You Can Be My Friend about?

Lola is thrilled when Marv comes to visit with his little brother, Morten. She has planned a wonderful afternoon of games, tea parties and fun, but Morten is quiet and does not seem interested in playing. Lola begins to worry that he does not like her. With Charlie’s help, she discovers that making friends may mean being patient, listening carefully and finding something they both enjoy. Can Lola and Morten overcome their differences and become friends?

About the author

Lauren Child is a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the much-loved Charlie and Lola books. She has also written the Clarice Bean and Ruby Redfort series. Lauren’s stories are full of fun, clever ideas, and lively pictures that encourage children to use their imagination and enjoy reading.