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Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever — Content Guide for Parents

By Kate DiCamillo, Alison McGheeNational Geographic Books2014-03-11ISBN 978076367092488 pages
Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever

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Contains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.

About this book

"Fresh, wry dialogue and witty cartooning are as dynamic a pairing as Bink and Gollie themselves." — Publishers Weekly (starred review) 

All righty, then! Celebrate the tall and short of a marvelous friendship with a new Bink and Gollie adventure. Slapstick and sweetness, drollery and delight abound in this follow-up to the Geisel Award–winning, New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Book Bink and Gollie, written by the beloved and best-selling Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee and brought to hilarious life by Tony Fucile.

Frequently asked questions

  • Is Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever appropriate for a 7-year-old?

    While there is a scene where Gollie releases Bink's goldfish into a pond, which may upset sensitive readers, it does not constitute violence as there is no physical harm or aggression between characters. The book contains no genuinely frightening content. It is a lighthearted story about friendship and does not include any elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever have violence?

    While there is a scene where Gollie releases Bink's goldfish into a pond, which may upset sensitive readers, it does not constitute violence as there is no physical harm or aggression between characters.

  • Does Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever have scary content?

    The book contains no genuinely frightening content. It is a lighthearted story about friendship and does not include any elements that would cause fear or distress.

  • Does Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever have religious themes?

    No religious content is present in the book. The narrative centers around friendship and personal growth without reference to any religious practices or beliefs.

  • Does Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever have racial/cultural content?

    The book features characters of different appearances but does not address race as a central theme or plot point. The focus is on the friendship between Bink and Gollie.

  • Does Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever have profanity?

    There is no profanity in the book. The language used is appropriate for early readers and focuses on friendship and adventure.

  • Does Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever have climate change?

    There are no climate themes or discussions present in the book. The narrative is centered on friendship and personal adventures.

  • Does Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever have sexual identity?

    No sexual content is present in the book. The story is focused on the innocent adventures and friendship of two young girls.

  • Does Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever have gender roles?

    The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It presents two girls with different personalities and traits, but does not promote traditional or modern gender roles.

  • Does Bink and Gollie: Best Friends Forever have lgbtq+ themes?

    No LGBTQ+ themes or characters are explicitly present in the book. The story focuses on the friendship between two girls, Bink and Gollie, without any mention of sexual orientation or gender identity.

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