by Hope Lim & Shahrzad Maydani
Expected Publication March 26, 2024
Beach Lane Books
Fiction
Picture Book
Hardcover
40 Pages
Review Copy provided by publisher
Goodreads Summary
What do you do when your best friend moves away? This hopeful and resonant book filled with soft, vibrant illustrations tells the story of two friends who find a way to keep their special friendship alive, no matter the distance.Every day, Sofia and May meet at the door of their shared fence. Sofia can always count on May to show up and May can always count on Sofia to wait for her. One spring day, Sofia and May discover a field of wild sourgrass flowers beyond their yards. The field becomes their favorite place, and the two friends grow closer than ever. But when May moves away, Sofia starts to Will their friendship last?
As the girls navigate a long-distance friendship, Sofia realizes that some friends are forever, even when they’re apart.
My Thoughts
What a sweet, gorgeous book!
May and Sofia's friendship is like the Sourgrass, consistent. They can count on each other like they can count on the sourgrass showing up each spring. When their friendship is tested by distance, readers will need to read on see if they can remain friends (I won't spoil the ending here).
This scenario is very familiar and relatable to children. They will enjoy reading how the long-distance friendship fares after the letters slowly stop coming.
The story is told beautifully with rich word choices and figurative language. The illustrations are lovely with soft, colorful images.
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