
Who Needs Friends?
Jia Liu(Author)
G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers' (Publisher)
Published on 13. June 2023
Book
Hardback
32 pages
978-1-9848-1369-5 (ISBN)
Description
Little Merlin the owl is so eager to make friends and tell them all about himself, that he neglects to think about what they want. After a few false starts with no success, he decides he will give up - after all, who really needs friends? Fortunately, though, Merlin then meets someone who is good at making friends. Who shows him that friendship is a fun give-and-take. Young children experiencing the ups and downs of first friendships will relate to Merlin's plight and enjoy his funny friend-making tips - and even grown-ups will appreciate the gentle reminders to "share your worms" and "listen as much as you squawk!"
Reviews / Votes
"Will arouse empathy and is worth sharing with youngsters spreading their own wings and feeling uncertain about developing social relationships. The guide to making friends at the end of the book will reassure children as well. The illustrations, rendered in ink, colored pencil, and digital collage, are bright, lively, and expressive; Merlin is a feisty character. Whoo needs friends? Tips from this owl protagonist may help children learn how to make them." -Kirkus ReviewsMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
United States
Publishing group
Penguin Putnam Inc
Target group
Children/juvenile
US School Grade: From Preschool to Second Grade, Interest Age: From 3 to 7 years
Product notice
Picture book
Illustrations
FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Dimensions
Height: 262 mm
Width: 216 mm
Thickness: 9 mm
Weight
352 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-9848-1369-5 (9781984813695)
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Persons
Jia Liu (jia-liu.com) has illustrated numerous picture books, including Bugs in Danger (by Mark Kurlansky), Bedtime for Beasties (by Leslie Staub), Terrific Tongues! (by Maria Gianferrari), the Arithmechicks series (by Ann Marie Stephens), and the What Shapes Our Earth? series (by Nadia Higgins). Who Needs Friends? is her first book as both author and illustrator. She works with many different media and enjoys bringing playfulness and humor into her work. She also teaches art at the Maryland Institute College of Art and Towson University.