Wanted: Best Friend

by A.M. Monson, Lynn Munsinger (Illustrator)

When Cat beat Mouse at checkers--again--and then refused to play crazy eights, Mouse was out the door. Cat needed a new best friend--but when he puts an ad in the newspaper, the oddball characters who come to his door are not quite what he had in mind. Full color.

Genres: Picture Books, Friendship, Childrens, Animals, Cats, Storytime, Humor

32 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[Peggy Smith · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wonderful illustrations by Munsinger and a really sweet story by Monson. Buried in there is a lesson about not taking your friends for granted, but it's not preachy.

[Anthony · Rating 4 out of 5]

After a disagreement over which board game to play, Cat and Mouse, although best friends, go their separate ways. Cat advertises for a new best friend. Cat soon realizes that having a best friend and being a best friend involves compromise.

[Janine Weston · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fall K/1 Booklegger program

[Gail · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good lesson about back-and-forth with friends.

[Tatiana Ensz · Rating 4 out of 5]

Reading Levels
DRA: 20
Lexile: 360L

Explanation of Star Rating: I gave this book four stars because I think students would love to read this book simply because a mouse and a cat become friends. Obviously, cats and mice don't typically get along so I think students would enjoy the turn of roles. This book offers humor and a sweet message. I like how the sentences flow together really well.

Most standout trait(s): Sentence Fluency

[Beautiful · Rating 3 out of 5]

Happy new year
James first book he picked to read

[Carolyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

What a sweet story.

[The Brothers · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cat and Mouse are best friends who love playing games together, but when Cat just wants to play checkers HIS WAY and won't play Crazy Eights, Mouse storms out. Cat decides to advertise in the local paper for a new best friend. A variety of animals come to be his friend, but none of them are what Cat is looking for. In the end he realizes Mouse was truly the best friend for him.

Okay illustrations.

[Brandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

-k-2nd grade
If you notice that there are a lot of conflicts happening among your students, then I recommend this book for you. it shows that we need to accept the differences in our friends.

[Savannah]

A story you could use to explain to young students the push and pull of friendship. Shows how sometimes you must make sacrifices and compromises for your friends.

[Astrid Yrigollen · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cute book for younger children. A great tool when showing children a few ways to get along with their friends , bot insisting on being first or best and making compromises.

[Emilee Fox · Rating 4 out of 5]

K student Teaching first day of school