Squid and Octopus Friends for Always by Tao Nyeu

Title: Squid and Octopus Friends for Always

Author & Illustrator: Tao Nyeu

Length: 40 pages

Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers

Classification: Children's Book

Release Date: June 28, 2012

Source: Library Book

A friend for always is someone who... knows how to cheer you up when you're feeling droopy, usually sees things your way, and never lets a quarrel get out of hand. As you'll see in these endearing, silly stories, a friend for always is the very best thing in the deep blue sea.

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One Cool Friend by Toni Buzzeo & Illustrated by David Small

Title: One Cool Friend

Author: Toni Buzzeo

Illustrator: David Small

Length: 32 pages

Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers

Classification: Children's Book, Caldecott Honor Book (2013)

Release Date: January 10, 2012

Source: Library Book

On a momentous visit to the aquarium, Elliot discovers his dream pet: a penguin. It's just proper enough for a straight-laced boy like him. And when he asks his father if he may have one (please and thank you), his father says yes. Elliot should have realized that Dad probably thought he meant a stuffed penguin and not a real one . . . Clever illustrations and a wild surprise ending make this sly, silly tale of friendship and wish fulfillment a kid-pleaser from start to finish. 

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Prancing Dancing Lily by Marsha Diane Arnold & Illustrated by John Manders

Title: Prancing Dancing Lily

Author: Marsha Diane Arnold

Illustrator: John Manders

Length: 32 pages

Publisher: Dial Books for Young Readers

Classification: Children's Book

Release Date: March 30, 2004

Source: Library Book

The cows in Lily's herd are always dignified as they walk from the barn to the pasture.  But Lily would much rather prance and dance!  One day Lily decides to leave the farm and venture out on her own.
All over the world-from New York City to Spain to Senegal-Lily learns new dances and makes wonderful friends.  But none of the dances are quite right for a cow, and soon Lily starts to miss home.  Will she ever find a place where she fits in?
Spirited, funny, and utterly uplifting, Prancing, Dancing Lily is sure to delight anyone who has ever felt different from the herd.

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