“What are the best Children’s books about Friendship?” We looked at 328 of the top Kids Friendship books, aggregating and ranking them so we could answer that very question!

The top 19 titles, all appearing on 3 or more “Best Kids Friendship” book lists, are ranked below by how many lists they appear on. The remaining 300+ titles, as well as the lists we used are in alphabetical order at the bottom of the page.

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Top 19 Best Children’s Books About And For Friendship

19 .) Amy and Louis written by Libby Gleeson and Freya Blackwood

Lists It Appears On:

• Childhood 101
• May Gibbs
• Readings

When Louie’s best friend Amy moves to the other side of the world, Louie must find a way to reconnect with her.

18 .) Be a Friend written by Salina Yoon

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Growing Book By Book
• Pernilles Ripp

Dennis is an ordinary boy who expresses himself in extraordinary ways. Some children do show-and-tell. Dennis mimes his. Some children climb trees. Dennis is happy to BE a tree… But being a mime can be lonely. It isn’t until Dennis meets a girl named Joy that he discovers the power of friendship–and how special he truly is!

17 .) Charlotte’s Web written by E.B. White

Lists It Appears On:

• Barnes & Noble
• Goodreads
• The Guardian

This beloved book by E. B. White, author of Stuart Little and The Trumpet of the Swan, is a classic of children’s literature that is “just about perfect.” This high-quality paperback features vibrant illustrations colorized by Rosemary Wells! Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte’s Web, high up in Zuckerman’s barn. Charlotte’s spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur’s life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White’s Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come.

16 .) Enemy Pie written by Derek Munson

Lists It Appears On:

• Childhood 101
• Mommy Evolution
• The Measured Mom

A Reading Rainbow book for your child Recommend by experts for children who are reading independently and transitioning to longer books. Teach kindness, courtesy, respect, and friendship: It was the perfect summer. That is, until Jeremy Ross moved into the house down the street and became neighborhood enemy number one. Luckily Dad had a surefire way to get rid of enemies: Enemy Pie. But part of the secret recipe is spending an entire day playing with the enemy! In this funny yet endearing story one little boy learns an effective recipe for turning a best enemy into a best friend. Accompanied by charming illustrations, Enemy Pie serves up a sweet lesson in the difficulties and ultimate rewards of making new friends. The perfect book for kids learning how to make friends or deal with conflict Ideal as a read aloud book for families or elementary schools Created by Derek Munson who has directly shared his children’s stories with over 100,000 kids across the globe Fans of Last Stop on Market Street, Have You Filled a Bucket Today, and First Day Jitters will love this Reading Rainbow classic, Enemy Pie.

15 .) Pearl Barley and Charlie Parsley written by Aaron Blabey

Lists It Appears On:

• May Gibbs
• Readings
• Story Mama

Pearl and Charlie are best friends, although they seem to be different in every way.

14 .) Stick and Stone written by Beth Ferry

Lists It Appears On:

• Childhood 101
• Life Over CS
• Pre-K Pages

Stick and Stone are both lonely until Pinecone’s teasing causes one to stick up for the other, and a solid friendship is formed.

13 .) Strictly No Elephants written by Lisa Mantchev

Lists It Appears On:

• Childhood 101
• Life Over CS
• Read Brightly

A boy is excluded from joining his friends’ pet club because of his unusual pet.

12 .) The Giving Tree written by Shel Silverstein

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Kids Yoga Stories
• The Measured Mom

“Once there was a tree…and she loved a little boy.” So begins a story of unforgettable perception, beautifully written and illustrated by the gifted and versatile Shel Silverstein. Every day the boy would come to the tree to eat her apples, swing from her branches, or slide down her trunk…and the tree was happy. But as the boy grew older he began to want more from the tree, and the tree gave and gave and gave. This is a tender story, touched with sadness, aglow with consolation. Shel Silverstein has created a moving parable for readers of all ages that offers an affecting interpretation of the gift of giving and a serene acceptance of another’s capacity to love in return.

11 .) The Invisible Boy written by Trudy Ludwig

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Growing Book By Book
• Pernilles Ripp

A simple act of kindness can transform an invisible boy into a friend…

10 .) The Rainbow Fish written by Marcus Pfister

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Little Parachutes
• Proud To Be Primary

The most beautiful fish in the entire ocean discovers the real value of personal beauty and friendship.

9 .) Toot & Puddle: You Are My Sunshine written by Holly Hobbie

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Proud To Be Primary
• The Measured Mom

Puddle cannot make his friend Toot stop moping until a huge thunderstorm clears the air.

8 .) You are Friendly written by Snow and Strong

Lists It Appears On:

• Colours Of Us
• Pre-K Pages
• Proud To Be Primary

Shows what friendliness is by describing certain situations in which a person is friendly, such as sharing a snack, giving a sad person a hug, and offering help when it is needed.

7 .) A Sick Day for Amos McGee written by Philip C. Stead

Lists It Appears On:

• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• PJ Library
• The Measured Mom

Amos McGee, a friendly zookeeper, always made time to visit his good friends: the elephant, the tortoise, the penguin, the rhinoceros, and the owl. But one day—”Ah-choo!”—he woke up with the sniffles and the sneezes. Though he didn’t make it into the zoo that day, he did receive some unexpected guests.

6 .) Friends written by Rob Lewis

Lists It Appears On:

• Mommy Evolution
• Proud To Be Primary
• The Measured Mom
• UK Childrens Books

While searching for eggs on the farm, Sam and Alice discover they can be best friends when they cooperate with each other.

5 .) Frog and Toad Are Friends written by Arnold Lobel

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Mommy Evolution
• Story Mama
• The Measured Mom

The best of friends From writing letters to going swimming, telling stories to finding lost buttons, Frog and Toad are always there for each other — just as best friends should be. Two new friends for the independent reader. Three sequels are: Frog and Toad Together (1972); Frog and Toad All Year (1976); Days with Frog and Toad (1979).Five tales recounting the adventures of two best friends – Frog and Toad.…

4 .) How Do Dinosaurs Play with Their Friends? written by Jane Yolen

Lists It Appears On:

• Life Over CS
• Mommy Evolution
• Pre-K Pages
• The Measured Mom

Rhyming text and illustrations present some of the ways dinosaurs can play with their friends, from hogging the swings to sharing toys.

3 .) The Adventures of Beekle: The Unimaginary Friend written by Dan Santat

Lists It Appears On:

• Goodreads
• Growing Book By Book
• Pernilles Ripp
• Readings

An imaginary friend waits a long time to be imagined by a child and given a special name, and finally does the unimaginable–he sets out on a quest to find his perfect match in the real world.

2 .) How to Be a Friend: A Guide to Making Friends and Keeping Them written by Laurie Krasny Brown, Marc Brown, and Marc Tolon Brown

Lists It Appears On:

• Barnes & Noble
• Life Over CS
• Mommy Evolution
• Proud To Be Primary
• The Measured Mom

Dinosaur characters illustrate the value of friends, how to make friends, and how to be and not to be a good friend.

1 .) Lost and Found written by Oliver Jeffers

Lists It Appears On:

• Childhood 101
• Goodreads
• Kids Yoga Stories
• Story Mama
• The Guardian
• The Measured Mom
• UK Childrens Books

While trying his best to help a penguin that has shown up at his door, a boy journeys all the way to the South Pole, only to realize that the penguin was never lost.

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