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Bestest Friends

Name: Bestest Friends
Brand: Allen & Unwin Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781761183362
Price: 24.99 NZD
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By Heidi McKinnon

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Benz, are we friends?Yes, Baz, we are best friends.For how long?For ever and ever. A delightfully funny and warm-hearted story about a little owl exploring the boundaries of love and friendship from the creator of I Just Ate My Friend. This book is perfect for: reassuring... Read More

Format: Hardback

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From the creator of the bestselling I Just Ate My Friend and Floof, this is a gorgeous and hilarious exploration of enduring love and friendship.

Description

Benz, are we friends?
Yes, Baz, we are best friends.
For how long?
For ever and ever.

A delightfully funny and warm-hearted story about a little owl exploring the boundaries of love and friendship from the creator of I Just Ate My Friend.

This book is perfect for:

reassuring bedtime reading.
kids exploring boundaries and seeking comfort and stability.
fans of Guess How Much I Love You and The Runaway Bunny.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761183362

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 01 December 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Albert Street Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 280.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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Heidi McKinnon is the widely acclaimed and internationally bestselling creator of many beloved picture books, including I Just Ate my Friend, Floof and Shmoof.

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