Old Friends

by Aitken, Margaret

DiversityThis book portrays diverse nationalities and/or male and female genders.

LGBTQ+This book contains LGBTQ+ themes.

Female ProtagonistThe leading character in this book is female.

Synopsis

Paired with colorful and vibrant art by Lenny Wen, Old Friends by Margaret Aitken is an inventive and heartfelt debut picture book that celebrates found family, caregiving, and the value of intergenerational friendships.

Marjorie wants a friend who loves the same things she does: baking shows, knitting, and gardening. Someone like Granny. So with a sprinkle of flour in her hair and a spritz of lavender perfume, Marjorie goes undercover to the local Senior Citizens Group. It all goes well until the Cha-Cha-Cha starts and her cardigan camouflage goes sideways. By being true to herself, Marjorie learns that friends can be of any age if you look in the right places.

A Bill Martin, Jr. Picture Book Award Nominee
A 2023 Maine Literary Award Finalist

Illustrator: Lenny Wen
Publisher: Feiwel & Friends
ISBN-10: 1250801389
ISBN-13: 9781250801388
Reading Age: 4 - 8
Grade Level: Pre-kindergarten - Kindergarten
Number of Pages: 32
Published At:2022
Added at: 2024-01-07