We Are Not Friends

by Anna Kang, Christopher Weyant (Illustrator)

Overview

A Goodreads Choice Award finalist.

Two fuzzy friends are having a fun playdate when a new pal hops in. As the day continues, each friend feels left out at times. It isn’t so easy to figure out how to act when everything seems to change. With humor and heart, the beloved characters from Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small navigate a friendship triangle as only they can.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781542044288
Publisher:	Amazon Publishing
Publication date:	05/01/2019
Series:	You Are Not Small , #4
Pages:	40
Sales rank:	641,802
Product dimensions:	9.30(w) x 11.00(h) x 1.00(d)
Lexile:	AD200L (what's this?)
Age Range:	4 - 7 Years

About the Author

Anna Kang and Christopher Weyant are the creators of Theodor Seuss Geisel Award winner You Are (Not) Small as well as series titles That’s (Not) Mine, I Am (Not) Scared, and We Are (Not) Friends. They also wrote and illustrated Eraser, Can I Tell You a Secret?, and Will You Help Me Fall Asleep? Christopher’s work can also be seen in The New Yorker, and his cartoons are syndicated worldwide. This husband-and-wife team lives in New Jersey with their two daughters and their rescue dog. Visit them at www.annakang.com and www.christopherweyant.com.

Editorial Reviews

Simple, humorous cartoon illustrations on generous white space are created in ink and watercolor. Fun for read-alouds or read-alones.” —Booklist

“Kang and Weyant’s child-centric sensibilities are funny and empathetic. Humorous expressions and comedic timing lighten the rejection and anger oft stemming from young group dynamics. This friendship will likely face many more tests, but these pals are stronger because of this one.” —Kirkus Reviews

“[A] perfect choice for early readers. Pair with Mo Willems’s My New Friend Is So Fun! for an accessible read-aloud on friendship.” —School Library Journal

“I am excited to say that this may be one of my favorites of the series. I can really see young children connecting with our fuzzy friends and the challenge of welcoming in a new friend. I look forward to sharing more when we get closer to the release date.” —KidLit Frenzy

From the Publisher

05/10/2019

PreS-K-The two bear pals from Geisel Award-winning You Are (Not) Small return for a fourth adventure with a surprise, new friend. It's fun being a pair, but when a new fuzzy animal asks to play, not everybody is excited. At first, the larger brown bear is enjoying tap-dancing alongside the blue, bunny-like creature, while the smaller, purple bear isn't exactly happy to share the brown bear. However, when purple bear realizes how much fun their new blue friend is, brown bear starts getting upset, declaring "WE ARE NOT FRIENDS." When purple bear agrees, "You are right. We are not friends. We are best friends," and that they both have a new friend, an important lesson in friendship and resilience is offered. The short, straightforward dialogue is done in large, black typeface, and the cartoon-like illustrations, rendered in ink and watercolor, leave plenty of white space, making this a perfect choice for early readers. VERDICT Pair with Mo Willems's My New Friend is So Fun! for an accessible read-aloud on friendship. Recommended for picture book shelves.-Brianne Colombo, Fairfield Free Public Library, NJ

School Library Journal

2019-03-03

Two friends navigate the tricky waters of including a third into their duo.

The bear pals from You Are (Not) Small (2014) and its successors are back, learning another childhood lesson. This time they are figuring out friendship skills. The large brown bear and small purple bear stand next to a toy chest stuffed with infinite possibilities. But a blue rabbit stops them in their tracks by asking the ultimate vulnerable question: "Can I play with you?" The big brown bear doesn't hesitate: "Yes!" But the small purple bear isn't sure: "Well…." The rabbit and the larger bear happen to be wearing matching bowler hats, and they grab some canes and launch into a tap-dance sequence, with the tiny purple bear (in a pith helmet) huffing to catch up. But then the situation is upended, with the rabbit (now also in a pith helmet) and the tinier ursine friend building a jeep out of blocks. The large brown bear tries to squeeze in, but it's only a two-seater. No matter what they try to play, there always seems to be one friend left out. Tears ensue, but a clarification of "best" and "new" friend solves the dilemma. Kang and Weyant's childcentric sensibilities are funny and empathetic. Humorous expressions and comedic timing lighten the rejection and anger oft stemming from young group dynamics.

This friendship will likely face many more tests, but these pals are stronger because of this one. (Picture book. 3-6)

Kirkus Reviews