{"product_id":"gabby-makes-a-friend-sofie-schollaert-9798653289972","title":"Gabby Makes a Friend","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAre you looking for a book about friendship that stays true over time?\u003cbr\u003eAre you interested in introducing the idea of transformation and growth to your young reader?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGabby Makes a Friend\u003c\/i\u003e takes the reader through \u003cb\u003efamiliar emotions\u003c\/b\u003e as whether she is \u003cb\u003eexcited\u003c\/b\u003e to meet someone new, \u003cb\u003ebored\u003c\/b\u003e and unable to go out when it rains, or \u003cb\u003eworried\u003c\/b\u003e because she can't find her friend!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Chris Elle Dove does a great job of building up the mystery of what becomes of little Katie.\" Sybrina Durant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis story offers a few laughs, life lessons, and \u003cb\u003eheartwarming\u003c\/b\u003e moments, while introducing kids to some of the benefits of friendship and \u003cb\u003ewonders of nature\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"The illustrations are adorable and both my 5 (and even my 8-year-old) adored it.\" - Lauren G\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpend quality time with your kids as they're becoming connected to and engaged with \u003cb\u003eGabby, \u003c\/b\u003ea spunky and loveable \u003cb\u003eGolden Retriever\u003c\/b\u003e!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This story is charming and reassuring. It is the perfect bedtime or anytime story. I highly recommend making friends with Gabby!\" Author Diane Kane\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGet to know \u003cb\u003eKatie\u003c\/b\u003e the \u003cb\u003eCaterpillar\u003c\/b\u003e, who becomes... something wonderful that has wings!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"True friends stay in our lives no matter what transitions we go through... What a wonderful message.\" Karina Cox\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWatch Gabby enjoy forming her \u003cb\u003efriendship\u003c\/b\u003e with Katie, struggle when she is unable to find her, and rejoice when she reappears in a new form.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Another reviewer described this book as adorable, and it truly is. It shows - with extraordinary illustrations and straightforward text - the friendship these diverse living entities develop and how that weathers storms and even the profound change that comes to Katie.\" M. Stewart\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover what happens when Gabby realizes her friend is \u003cb\u003egrowing up\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eWill Gabby and Katie's be just as close now Katie undergone a complete \u003cb\u003emetamorphosis\u003c\/b\u003e?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book is about more than friendship. It's about \u003cb\u003eloyalty\u003c\/b\u003e, embracing \u003cb\u003ediversity\u003c\/b\u003e, shifts in \u003cb\u003eidentify\u003c\/b\u003e, life cycles, growth, and the funny things one can find in a yard!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Gabby learns that friends can like different things, be different in all sorts of ways, and still be best friends.\" - Eva Darrington\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eGabby Makes a Friend\u003c\/i\u003e was designed to be both a \u003cb\u003efun\u003c\/b\u003e, easy read that is both inviting and educational.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I love the simple words and repetitive aspects (finding a ball, toothbrush). These things are great for beginning readers to be able to read independently. I can't wait to see what comes next from this author!\" S.D. Burke\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gorgeous illustrations make Gabby and Katie characters even more charming, \u003cb\u003ecaptivating\u003c\/b\u003e, and delightful.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This story is ADORABLE. My son and I read it for the first time recently and it was captivating for us both\" - Lauren Bennett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFind out why readers are raving about this lovely little tale: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"This delightful story is sure to put a smile on your little one's face.\" - Priscilla Bettis\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I love everything about this book.\" - Frances Judge\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"I hope to see more stories from this author\/illustrator pair.\" Liz\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\"Great book by every measure, both young and old will enjoy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGabby and Katie they will treasure!\" G Pa Rhymes\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHelp Gabby find a home in your child's heart today! \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sofie Schollaert, Chris Elle Dove\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 8653289976\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798653289972\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/29\/2020\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 32\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.24lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.00h x 8.00w x 0.08d","brand":"Sofie Schollaert","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44070402654463,"sku":"9798653289972","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_daaad67e-5d77-4367-a25b-127cd16b9927.jpg?v=1685430165","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/gabby-makes-a-friend-sofie-schollaert-9798653289972","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}