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We're Going to be Friends

By Jack White
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We're Going to be Friends by Jack White is a charming story that celebrates the innocence of childhood friendship. It follows a young girl named Suzy as she heads off to school, exploring her world with curiosity and joy. The book beautifully captures the simple pleasures of discovering new experiences and making friends along the way.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this charming children's book if you appreciate stories celebrating friendship and the joys of childhood adventures. Inspired by a beloved song, it explores the simple pleasures and meaningful connections in the world of a young girl and her school experiences.

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Jack White's new children's book based on the internationally loved White Stripes song.

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"Possibly the greatest-ever song about childhood BFFs." - Entertainment Weekly

"We're Going to be Friends" is one of The White Stripes most enduring and loved songs. With the help of illustrator Elinor Blake, the perennial favorite feels right at home on the page as a children's book. Join Suzy Lee as she goes to school with her books and pens, looks for bugs, shows and tells, and finds a friend.

"Jack White has written a perfect story and Elino Blake's art is enchanting. It harkens back to 1940s Golden Books. Read it while listening to either Jack or Elinor sing the story. It's a sonic/optic treat." - John Kricfalusi, creator The Ren and Stimpy Show

"It's back to school! Walk with Suzy Lee and her new friend. In hues of red, black and white with nods to classic animation and mid-century picture books, Elinor Blake creates an enchanted vision for Jack White's gentle story of new friendship."-Nina Crews, author The Neighborhood Mother Goose.

In my favorite picture books text and art feel like they were conceived as one. This book has that quality. The text is the lyrics from the wonderful, now classic song "We're Going To Be Friends" by Jack White. In place of sound and music we have Elinor Blake's pictures. These images surprise and delight and have a genuine and rare timelessness, I can easily visualize this charming creation sitting snug between books by Robert McCloskey and Garth Williams on any bookshelf both past and present. - Tony Fucile, animator The Lion King,Finding Nemo

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We're Going to be Friends by Jack White is celebrated for its nostalgic charm and heart-warming portrayal of childhood friendships. Reviews often highlight its rich illustrations, which complement the lyrics effectively, bringing the song's story to life. Many readers note its ability to resonate with both children and adults, capturing the simplicity and innocence of early school days.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780996401692

Publisher: Third Man Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 January 2018

Country: United States

Imprint: Third Man Books

Illustration: All illustrations are in color and combine hand drawing with collage.

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Elinor Blake

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 203.0mm

Height: 254.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jack White

About the Author

Jack White is a twelve-time Grammy-winning musician, producer, and actor. He is best known for his work in the bands The White Stripes, The Raconteurs, The Dead Weather, and as a solo artist. In 2009 he also founded his own record label, Third Man Records.

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