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In this fifth book in the internationally best-selling and well-loved,Great Big Book\u00a0 series,<\/a> Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith celebrate friendship in a funny and honest way. It is a great way to start a conversation with children about what makes a good friend.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The presentation and layout of the book are instantly appealing, with questions and answers and ways that children often think about friendships. It goes further too, and has some great sentences on other sorts of friends, not just people, the bear on the bed or someone who asks you to a party. Maybe even...\" A cat's best friend is a laundry basket<\/em>.\" and\u00a0\"Being there when needed<\/em>\".<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Lots of opportunities for conversations, curiosity and reflection. It makes a great book for schools and also for home. The Great Big Book<\/em> series is sold in over 21 languages across the globe and has already had some amazing reviews. Read Booktrust's interview with Mary Hoffman.<\/a><\/p>\n

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Mary Hoffman<\/a> is an internationally acclaimed author of over 100 books for children, with famous titles such as Amazing Grace, which together with its sequel has sold over 1.5 million copies.<\/p>\n

Ros Asquith<\/a> is a world-famous illustrator and cartoonist, plus a writer and poet as well as being a Guardian cartoonist for 25 years. She is also currently poet in residence at UCLH. Her books for young people total over 90 titles and translated into over 21 languages!<\/p>\n

Frances Lincoln Children's Books<\/a> are part of The Quarto Group, delivering quality books across the world.<\/p>\n

We thoroughly recommend The Great Big Book of Friends for children from age 5 upwards and there ar many times that adults too can dip in and find something helpful about being good friends.<\/p>\n

Sue Martin<\/p>\n

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In this fifth book in the internationally best-selling and well-loved,Great Big Book\u00a0 series, Mary Hoffman and Ros Asquith celebrate friendship in a funny and honest way. It is a great way to start a conversation with children about what makes a good friend. The presentation and layout of the book are instantly appealing, with questions ...continue reading \"The Great Big Book of Friends\"<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n
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