Bookie & Cookie

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Age Range
4+
Release Date
September 03, 2024
ISBN
9780593696804
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Even the best friendships have rough moments, but a true friend will always find a way to compromise (especially when cookies are involved!) – a scrumptious and clever read-aloud by the illustrator of Very Good Hats and Besos for Baby.
Bookie and Cookie are best friends. They love to spend time together, reading books and snacking on treats. But whenever this happens, it’s always at Cookie’s home . . . until the day when Bookie insists on getting together at his home instead. Cookie refuses: He doesn’t want to try something new. And now Bookie and Cookie are both alone, and the activities they used to enjoy together aren’t nearly as much fun. Can the two buddies each try something new for the sake of their friendship?

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A wonderfully engaging read for all ages
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I fell in love with Blanca Gómez's work after our family discovered "Very Good Hats," and "Bookie & Cookie" is another delightful gem. This story of two best friends navigating the challenges of trying new things is both heartwarming and cleverly designed.
The book's format, with Bookie and Cookie literally occupying opposite pages as if in their own homes, is such a brilliant way to visualize the barriers Cookie faces in venturing out of his comfort zone to visit Bookie. The playful illustrations and relatable story of overcoming fears to strengthen a friendship had my kids captivated.
I appreciate how this book lends itself so well to classroom discussions around empathy, compromise, and the benefits of diverse interests within a friendship. From a parenting perspective, it also resonates deeply as I've watched my own children navigate those initial trepidations of trying new experiences. Bookie & Cookie encourages kids to embrace their differences, making it a wonderfully engaging read for all ages.
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