34 Books About Friendship for Kids Ages 4-8

Join us as Fish discovers a new friend instead of heading to dinner. What games will they play? Dive into the playful story of Fish and Worm by Sergio Ruzzier, a delightful tale of unlikely friendship and breaking the rules.

One day, a bored little fish journeys up to the surface of the ocean, where it meets the sun. A wonderful friendship blooms… Only, right in the middle of their fun, the sun starts to set! Fish and Sun is a powerful story about newfound friendship by Sergio Ruzzier.

In Pete the Cat: Making New Friends, Secret Agent Meow, also known as Pete the Cat, is ready to crack the case! Join Pete and Squirrel as they go on a mission to make new friends.

Reina, a resilient and spirited young protagonist, has big plans for the class wax museum. She's all set to channel the boldness of Frida Kahlo with a perfect headband for the costume. But when her best friend Nora snatches the Frida role, Reina is left wondering who she should dress up as instead. Join Reina as she learns to navigate dilemmas, manage conflicts, and find creative solutions. Packed with engaging storytelling, relatable characters, and sprinklings of Spanish vocabulary, this Level Two I Can Read book is perfect for kids taking their next steps toward reading success.

Join George and Martha, the iconic best hippo friends, on their hilarious adventures where pouring split pea soup into your loafers isn't the best idea! With original art and funny stories from Marshall's classic books, these Level Two I Can Read stories are perfect for beginning readers. Explore the themes of friendship and discover how George and Martha find their way through the ups and downs.

Great friends aren't hard to find—they're right here! James Marshall's beloved George and Martha are now available in this early-reader format. Using original art and text from Marshall's storybooks, the tales have been reformatted to the traditional 6x9 trim. Marshall's themes continue to resonate with readers young and old—navigating the waters of first friendships, honesty versus kindness, curiosity versus privacy. This book contains the classic “The Scary Movie!” and “The Secret Club” stories.

Introducing Pinkfong, the adorable pink fox, from the creators of the global phenomenon Baby Shark! Join Pinkfong on an exciting adventure and meet Baby T-Rex, the Baby Monkeys, the dancing Penguins, and more! Who knows, you might even encounter Pinkfong's best friend, Baby Shark! This engaging My First I Can Read book is perfect for shared reading with children. With basic language, word repetition, and whimsical illustrations, it's ideal for emergent readers.

The talent show is today and the Good Egg is so excited. There’s just one problem. He doesn’t have an act! When the talent show starts, he accepts that he’ll be just a regular ol’ audience member. But when his friends need help on stage, the Good Egg steps up to help and discovers that being yourself and kindness deserve a standing ovation.

Pinkalicious can’t wait to have a kindergarten buddy. But what if her buddy doesn’t like kindergarten? Will Pinkalicious be able to show her how pinkatastic it can be? Young readers in kindergarten now or getting ready for it will relate to Pinkalicious's hopes and be reassured by her friendship success.

"A recommended story that helps young readers learn how to be a good friend." (School Library Journal) Clark the Shark is super excited about the drawing contest. The winner gets Captain Suckermouth comics, signed by Captain Suckermouth! When Clark asks Joey Mackerel for help, his excitement gets the best of him and he doesn’t listen to his friend. Joey is sad because his pet catfish died. Will Clark be able to truly listen and put his friend first?

Winner of the 2019 Theodor Seuss Geisel Award Fun-loving, mischievous Fox wishes he were a tiger. Tigers are big and fast and sneaky. So he decides to become one! Soon Turtle and Rabbit are joining in the fun. But will Fox want to be a tiger forever? In Fox the Tiger, this winning trickster character and his animal friends learn that the best thing to be is yourself.

Blink is scanning the playground for treasure, and Block is pretty sure there’s no gold to be found. Will Blink prove that treasure does exist—or will these two new pals find something even better?

Blink and Block are back in another STEM-inspired I Can Read Comic by author-illustrator Vicky Fang! This time, Block is drawing in the park, but Blink wants to play. So much, in fact, that Blink can’t stop pressing Block’s buttons . . . literally. Blink is silly and Block is logical, and they’re best when they’re together! Whether they’re searching for treasure, playing pretend, or learning to compromise, Blink's imagination and Block's clever ideas turn any ordinary day into the most fun ever.

When Izzy tells Sunny stories about growing up in Bridlewood, Sunny suggests visiting Izzy's favorite places in her hometown. Although Izzy loves Bridlewood, the friends ultimately discover that home isn't a place, it's being with your family.

When Sunny feels sad, her best friend Izzy is there to cheer her up! In this all-new adventure, the two friends gallop around Maretime Bay to do all of Sunny's favorite things. That's what pony friends are for!

When Sunny befriends a lost Unicorn named Izzy, they embark on an epic adventure that will include a daring jewel heist, outrageous conspiracy theories, elaborate musical numbers, and the world’s cutest flying Pomeranian. The world Sunny has dreamed of her entire life could finally become a reality as Sunny and her newfound friends fight to prove that even little ponies can make a big difference!

What's better than a snack with friends? A snack surprise for friends, of course! When Snail spots a shiny crab apple high up in a tree, she can't wait to share it with her pals . . . she just has to get it down first! This whimsically illustrated, uplifting story will not only make kids fall in love with comics but will also spark their curiosity about the natural world.

Frog and Toad are always there for each other—just as best friends should be! From sledding in winter to eating ice cream on hot summer days, these two friends have fun together the whole year round!

A polar bear is coming to visit! Little Penguin has never met a polar bear, but his friends have heard they are scary, with sharp teeth and terrifying roars—and that they tell very bad jokes. But Little Penguin knows you can’t believe everything you hear, right?

It’s field day and Pete is excited for a day filled with fun activities, like the water-balloon toss, three-legged race, an obstacle course, and tug-of-war! Join Pete the Cat and his friends Callie, Grumpy Toad, and Gus as they compete for a medal on field day!

When Amelia Bedelia’s neighbor and very best friend Jen moves away, Amelia Bedelia is sad. One day, a new neighbor moves in. But she isn’t anything at all like Jen. Or is she? Amelia Bedelia discovers that friends come in all shapes and sizes!

When Splat plans a sweet surprise for his best pal, he unintentionally makes Seymour worry that their friendship is coming to an end. Will all the silliness split this pair apart or bring them closer than ever? Beginning readers will practice the -ore sound and delight in the hilarious measures Splat takes to surprise his best friend in this easy-to-read addition to the Splat series.

Amelia Bedelia loves her school. Her whole class gets along—except when it rains. Then they split into two groups—the Puddle Jumpers and the Puddle Stompers. Both clubs ask Amelia Bedelia to join, but she doesn't want to choose between her friends. Oh, no! Luckily Amelia Bedelia finds a solution that makes a big splash with everyone.

Mac loves to run and play, but Cheese likes lazy lounging. When Mac's hat blows away, will Cheese sit there like a lump or spring into action to save it?

A funny friendship story from New York Times bestselling author Sarah Weeks Mac wants to spend a day at the beach, but Cheese would rather stay in bed. Can Mac convince his best friend that the sea is the place to be?

Pinkalicious likes her new friend Splash the merminnie, even though he is a show-off. When Splash’s flashy tricks get him in trouble, it’s up to Pinkalicious and her friends to save him! Pinkalicious and the Merminnies is a Level One I Can Read, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences.

Rose is the new girl at school, and Pinkalicious’s brand-new friend! The two girls have a great time at school, and Pinkalicious is eager to have Rose over her house for their first playdate. When Rose comes to visit, Pinkalicious is ready with lots of activities. Together, Pinkalicious and Rose make friendship bracelets, bake cookies, and hang out in Pinkalicious’s tree house.

Meet Ivan the gorilla, Stella the elderly elephant, Bob the stray dog, Ruby the baby elephant, and more, discovering just what makes them so special.

Meet Hank and his best friend, Trash Truck, as they take you on a fun adventure through Hank's small town.

Based on the global phenomenon, this official Pinkfong Baby Shark book is perfect for sharing with the Baby Shark fan in your life! When Baby Shark realizes his friends aren’t having a great day, he gives them all a special balloon to make them smile.

When a pigeon falls down the chimney into the Browns' living room, Paddington makes a new friend.