17 Lovable Picture Books About Friendship

Updated May 12, 2023

These favorite picture books about friendship demonstrate being considerate, compassionate, caring and honest with friends in child-friendly ways. The lessons kids learn at an early age about being a good friend will serve them well into adulthood, and these books provide a wonderful resource for growing those important attitudes and behaviors.

Let us know what books you have used to help teach your kids about being a good friend!

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Little Bot and Sparrow

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said: Little Bot and Sparrow by Jake Parker is about a special friendship in which the Sparrow teaches Bot about the world and shows him many places. Little Bot is grateful to his new friend for helping him accomplish his dreams, but has to accept that Sparrow can't stay with him forever.

The book teaches that friendship can be between anyone and that friends help each other learn and grow and want the best for each other. It also demonstrates it is okay to say goodbye because friendship will stay in your heart with your memories.

Ages 4-8

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Panda and Polar Bear

Sue Krawitz Tandoc said: In this sweet story, Panda and Polar Bear by Matthew Baek, two different bears from two different worlds become friends and teach each other about their cultures, accept each other for their differences, and work together as a team to help the other in need.

This book is excellent for children who may have friends who moved away or are making new friends in a new place. It teaches friends can visit, share new life experiences and be supportive of each other even if they live in different places.

Ages 3-6