Best Friend in the Whole World

Synopsis:

Roland lives a quiet life filled with books, music, and tea parties for one, but sometimes he feels rather lonely. When Roland finds the perfect companion in Milton (Good listener! Enjoys music! Also alone!), he is overjoyed. It’s okay that Milton is just a pine cone; they have so much in common.

Then clues start popping up in the woods, suggesting someone else might be missing their best pine cone friend. Roland must decide if it’s worth leaving someone else in their loneliness to keep Milton in his life.

In this sweet and moving picture book, debut author-illustrator Sandra Salsbury explores friendship, compassion, loss, and the transformative power of connection. Soft watercolor illustrations bring a charming forest and endearing characters to life.”

Review:

This is a super sweet story of a little rabbit named Roland who finds a pinecone friend in the woods! Thankfully, Milton the pinecone loves everything that Roland loves. Until one day when Roland realizes that maybe Milton is already best friends with someone else.

This story is adorable! The illustrations are a beautiful watercolors and so cute! The little pinecone Milton/Popkin is honestly the cutest thing! And the story of finding friendship when you least expect it is cute too. I just can’t get over how sweet and adorable this book is!

I love that we really get a sense of Roland’s feelings throughout the story. He’s lonely before he meets Milton. He’s excited to have a best friend. Roland feels guilty about keeping Milton. And then he feels devastated when he does the right thing and gives Milton/Popkin back to the kitten. And finally, a sense of joy when Roland realizes he can have two best friends! This is a great story to talk to kids about doing what is right, even when it can be difficult. But also putting yourself out there to make a new friend!

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Verdict:

I love this sweet story of friendship between a rabbit and the best pinecone in the world!

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Need to Know:

Title: Best Friend in the Whole World
Author: Sandra Salsbury
Publisher: Peachtree Publishing
Publication Date: March 1, 2021
Page Number: 40 pgs.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.