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Walter Had a Best Friend

By Deborah Underwood
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Walter Had a Best Friend, by Deborah Underwood, is a heartwarming children's book about a fox named Walter who experiences the sadness of losing his best friend to another interest. It gently explores themes of friendship, change, and emotional resilience, showing Walter's journey as he learns to embrace new friendships and find joy again. The narrative beautifully balances emotions with charming illustrations, making it an engaging read for young children.
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You might enjoy this touching tale if you appreciate stories that beautifully explore the themes of friendship, loss, and healing through engaging narratives and charming illustrations. This heartwarming children's book gently addresses the complexity of emotions, making it perfect for young readers learning about companionship and the changes that friendships can undergo.

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Walter and Xavier were best friends until they slowly drifted apart, then Walter meets Ollie which could be the start of a new friendship.

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From the bestselling author of The Quiet Book comes an honest and touching new picture book about the ups and downs of friendship.

Walter and Xavier are best friends. They do everything together! But then…quietly…slowly…Xavier becomes best friends with someone else. Walter goes from feeling hurt and left out to feeling confused and angry to feeling just plain lonely. Until one morning he wakes up feeling a tiny bit hopeful. That day, while out for a hike by himself, he meets Ollie. Could this be the beginning of a new friendship?

Sometimes best friends aren’t forever, and that’s okay. Because there might be a new pal waiting just around the corner.

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Walter Had a Best Friend by Deborah Underwood receives praise for its tender exploration of friendship loss and emotional resilience. The book's gentle pacing and minimal text align with its soft pastel illustrations to capture the subtle emotions of a fading friendship. Critics highlight the sensitive portrayal of moving on from loss, making it a valuable resource for children experiencing transitions.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781534477001

Publisher: Simon & Schuster

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 18 October 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: Beach Lane Books

Illustration: f-c jkt (fx: emboss, spot gloss on scuff-proof matte; coated)+int. (uncoated) ill.; reflective

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 267.0mm

Weight: 406g

Pages: 40

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Deborah Underwood

About the Author

Deborah Underwood is the author of numerous books for kids, including the Caldecott Honor book Outside In and the New York Times bestsellers The Quiet Book, The Loud Book, and Here Comes the Easter Cat. She lives in Northern California with her feline muse, Bella. Visit her at DeborahUnderwoodBooks.com.

Sergio Ruzzier has written and illustrated many celebrated picture books, including We Give Thanks by Cynthia Rylant and his own Good Boy, A Letter for Leo, and the Fox and Chick series, the first book in which received a Geisel Honor. His work has been awarded by American Illustration, The Society of Illustrators, Communication Arts, The Society of Publication Designers, and Parents’ Choice. In 2011, he received the Sendak Fellowship. Sergio lives in Italy, and you can visit him at Ruzzier.com.

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