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Books about friendship

Welcome to our wonderful selection of chapter books that explore the theme of friendship!

Whether it’s dealing with fall-outs, making new friends, or having fun adventures together, each book features memorable characters in engaging friendships that children will relate to.

Perfect for independent readers aged 6 and above, this booklist is full of heart-warming or fun stories that offer valuable lessons about what friendship means.

Browse the list to find the perfect friendship-themed books for your child or class.

7+years

Two Sides

Author: Polly Ho-YenIllustrator: Binny Talib

Complete opposites but total besties – that’s until Lula and Lenka have an argument that threatens to end their friendship forever.

Own Voice
Black/brown representation
Single parent
Female lead
Under-represented voice

7+years

Knights and Bikes

Author: Gabrielle KentIllustrator: Rex Crowle

New best friends Demelza and Nessa embark on an exciting quest when a local legend comes to life.

Black/brown representation
Single parent
Female lead

6+years

Dave Pigeon

Author: Swapna HaddowIllustrator: Sheena Dempsey

Dave and Skipper plot to banish Mean Cat so they can rule the roost. Can one of their hare-brained schemes work?

Under-represented voice

7+years

Sona Sharma, A Friend Indeed

Author: Chitra SoundarIllustrator: Jen Khatun

Sona is running for class leader, but when bestie Joy decides to run against her, will it all end in tears?

Own Voice
South Asian representation
Diverse cast
Challenges gender stereotypes
Female lead

7+years

My Friend's a Gris-Kwok

Author: Malorie BlackmanIllustrator: Andy Rowland

Babysitting Polly turns out to be an elephantine task for brother Alex and friend Mike in this funny, fast-paced story.

Own Voice
Black representation

7+years

My Friend the Alien

Author: Zanib MianIllustrator: Sernur Isik

When refugee Jibreel finds a trusty new friend in Maxx, there’s only one teeny problem – Maxx is an alien!

Own Voice
South Asian representation
Muslim representation
Diverse cast

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