{"product_id":"the-new-friend-a-picture-book","title":"The New Friend: A Picture Book","description":"\u003cp\u003eA Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year, The New Friend by author Charlotte Zolotow and award-winning illustrator Benjamin Chaud is a poignant evocation of childhood pain and jealousy at the desertion of a best friend, with a message of optimism and empowerment. A child reminisces about the many moments of joy and playfulness he used to share with his dear old companion, who has, sadly, made a new friend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough he is sad, he finds the strength to keep his head high and sets out to find a new playmate. Zolotow's gentle, introspective text, honest about the narrator's anger and sadness, is paired with new but vintage-feeling illustrations from Chaud, making this friendship picture book a hopeful read for any child navigating big feelings. Kirkus Reviews gave it a starred review.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct Details\u003cbr\u003e\n• Author: Charlotte Zolotow\u003cbr\u003e\n• Illustrator: Benjamin Chaud\u003cbr\u003e\n• Format: Hardcover picture book\u003cbr\u003e\n• Pages: 44\u003cbr\u003e\n• Trim size: 8 1\/2 x 10 3\/4 in\u003cbr\u003e\n• Publisher: Milky Way Picture Books (distributed by Abrams)\u003cbr\u003e\n• Published: November 2, 2021\u003cbr\u003e\n• ISBN: 9781990252013\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge Recommendation\u003cbr\u003e\n• Ages 3–7 years\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003cbr\u003e\nQ: Who wrote and illustrated The New Friend?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It was written by Charlotte Zolotow and illustrated by Benjamin Chaud.\u003cbr\u003e\nQ: What is The New Friend about?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: A child is sad when his best friend makes a new friend, then finds the strength to keep his head high and look for a new playmate.\u003cbr\u003e\nQ: What age is this book for?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: The publisher recommends it for ages 3 to 7.\u003cbr\u003e\nQ: Has the book received any recognition?\u003cbr\u003e\nA: It was named a Kirkus Best Picture Book of the Year and received a starred review from Kirkus Reviews.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67995123318867,"sku":"9781990252013","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0208\/4678\/files\/88aba7889bb94f6f2e80051fd57338ef0c15678c9ee414f0e2b17811c5a6224d.jpg?v=1793578229","url":"https:\/\/hazelandfawn.com\/products\/the-new-friend-a-picture-book","provider":"Hazel \u0026 Fawn ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}