Who Needs Friends? by Jia Liu

Who Needs Friends? by Jia Liu

Little Merlin the owl is so eager to make friends and tell them all about himself, that he neglects to think about what they want. After a few false starts with no success, he decides he will give up - after all, who really needs friends? Fortunately, though, Merlin then meets someone who is good at making friends. Who shows him that friendship is a fun give-and-take. Young children experiencing the ups and downs of first friendships will relate to Merlin’s plight and enjoy his funny friend-making tips - and even grown-ups will appreciate the gentle reminders to “share your worms” and “listen as much as you squawk!”

“Will arouse empathy and is worth sharing with youngsters spreading their own wings and feeling uncertain about developing social relationshipsThe guide to making friends at the end of the book will reassure children as well. The illustrations, rendered in ink, colored pencil, and digital collage, are bright, lively, and expressive; Merlin is a feisty character. Whoo needs friends? Tips from this owl protagonist may help children learn how to make them.” —Kirkus Reviews

Jia Liu (jia-liu.com) has illustrated numerous picture books, including Bugs in Danger (by Mark Kurlansky), Bedtime for Beasties (by Leslie Staub), Terrific Tongues! (by Maria Gianferrari), the Arithmechicks series (by Ann Marie Stephens), and the What Shapes Our Earth? series (by Nadia Higgins). Who Needs Friends? is her first book as both author and illustrator. She works with many different media and enjoys bringing playfulness and humor into her work. She also teaches art at the Maryland Institute College of Art and Towson University.

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ISBN 13	9781984813695
ISBN 10	1984813692
Title	Who Needs Friends?
Author	Jia Liu
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Penguin Putnam Inc
Year published	2023-06-13
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.