Do You Want to Be My Friend?

by Eric Carle · 1971

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This classic tale of friendship tracks a small gray mouse's search for the perfect pal. He asks various animals the same question. "Do you want to be my friend?" But it's not until he meets another mouse that he is answered with a heartwarming "Yes!" Full color. ALA Notable Children's Books of 1940-1970; "School Library Journal" Best of the Best Children's Books.

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fantasyfantasyMore like thisLess of thishumorhumorMore like thisLess of this
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animalsanimalsMore like thisLess of thisfriendshipfriendshipMore like thisLess of thisartartMore like thisLess of thischildhoodchildhoodMore like thisLess of thismicemiceMore like thisLess of this
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Audience
childrenspicture books
Length
short · 15 pages

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