Friends — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
When a best friend moves away, it can be painful for the child who is left behind. But the spunky boy in this upbeat story makes up his mind to find his missing playmate. Young readers will cheer on the boy as he braves currents, climbs mountains, and dashes through rain before, finally, reuniting with his friend. A story alive with love and perseverance, brightened with vibrant art and Eric Carle's trademark fostering of imagination.
This deeply personal story for Eric is dedicated to his longtime wife, Bobbie, and it is their bond that inspired the book. For anyone who has ever scaled mountains to be with the one he loves, or for anyone who has simply known the love and joy of a great friendship, this book will strike a resonant chord.
“This story of love and determination is illustrated with Carle's extraordinary signature artwork. For anyone who would cross rivers and scale mountains for a beloved friend, this warmhearted story will create an emotional response. Young readers will learn the value of friendship and its many challenges.” —School Library Journal
“Often dynamic and quite beautiful, these colorful illustrations of the river, the meadow, and so on are abstract in style and show up well from a distance. A picture-book tribute to the strength of childhood friendships.” —Booklist
"The images are beautiful and evocative." —Publishers Weekly
Frequently asked questions
Is Friends appropriate for a 7-year-old?
No violence in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and the journey of two friends, which is age-appropriate and gentle. No scary content in the book. The story is uplifting and designed for a young audience, with no elements that would cause fear.
Does Friends have violence?
No violence in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and the journey of two friends, which is age-appropriate and gentle.
Does Friends have scary content?
No scary content in the book. The story is uplifting and designed for a young audience, with no elements that would cause fear.
Does Friends have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. While some sources mention the author's dedication to his wife and themes of love, these do not constitute religious practices or beliefs.
Does Friends have racial/cultural content?
No explicit racial themes in the book. While the characters are diverse, race is not a central theme or plot element.
Does Friends have profanity?
No profanity in the book. The language used is suitable for young children and focuses on friendship.
Does Friends have climate change?
No climate themes present in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and does not address environmental issues or activism.
Does Friends have sexual identity?
No sexual content in the book. The story is centered around friendship and does not include any themes related to sexuality.
Does Friends have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. It features a boy and girl as friends but does not promote traditional or modern gender roles.
Does Friends have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes present in the book 'Friends' by Eric Carle. The search results primarily reference other media and general discussions about LGBTQ+ representation, not specific content from the book itself.
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