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| Sophie Sleeps Over | |||
| Sophie is looking forward to her first sleepover. She is excited from the tops of her ears to the tips of her toes and has even made a list of all the things she wants to bring over to her best friend Olive's house. But when she arrives, a bunny she's never seen before opens the door, a bunny who introduces herself as "Olive’s best friend.” Sophie considers going home, but doesn’t want to miss the fun of the party. Can one bunny have two best friends? | |||
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Behind the book: Learning to share friends is part of growing up and the whole concept of “best” friendship can sometimes lead to hurt feelings. I wanted to explore the ways that children deal with a couple of difficult emotional issues at once; the anxiety of sleeping over at a friend’s house plus the added insecurity of competing for that friend's attention. Reviews: "A charming, emotionally resonant exploration of the oh-so-important concept of "best friend." - Kirkus Reviews "Friendship bliss, anticipation, hurt feelings, homesickness—all are familiar to (human) kids and are all conveyed with respect and sensitivity." - The Horn Book "Sensitive to the challenges of three-person friendships, the well-written text dramatizes Sophie’s emotions with perception and precision. Created with gouache paints, the illustrations make good use of white space and dark, shadowy grays as well as bright colors." -
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