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 1000 Books Before Kindergarten
September 2026
Making Friends!
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Let's Be Friends by Leah Osakwe
Let's Be Friends
by Leah Osakwe

Uplifting and empowering, this board book celebrates healthy friendships and encourages children to be the kind of friend they want to have, by looking for the good in people and supporting them through it all.
How to Grow a Friend by Sara Gillingham
How to Grow a Friend
by Sara Gillingham

This book shares lessons about making friends by treating others in nurturing ways, explaining how friendship, like a flower, requires patience, care and room to grow.
Dress-Up Day: A Board Book by Blanca Gómez
Dress-Up Day
by Blanca Gómez

A girl wears her rabbit costume to school a day late and feels awkward being the only one dressed up. Fortunately, a classmate arrives just in time. Can a little bit of confidence and an unexpected new friend turn a self-conscious moment into a wonderful one?
Will You Be Friends with Me? by Kathleen Long Bostrom
Will You Be Friends with Me?
by Kathleen Long Bostrom

Making friends is something all children do, but sometimes it can feel scary. In this board book, the narrator lists all the ways children can be different from a prospective friend. 
Bear's New Friend by Karma Wilson
Bear's New Friend
by Karma Wilson

Eager to play in the fall leaves, Bear heads out to find his friend, Mouse, but is startled by clatter in a tree. Determined to find out who is making all the noise, Bear goes on a short journey, picking up all of his friends on the way.
Llama Llama Time to Share by Anna Dewdney
Llama Llama Time to Share
by Anna Dewdney

Llama Llama has new neighbors! Nelly Gnu and her mama stop by for a play date, but Llama's not so sure it's time to share all his toys. Helpful to children and parents alike, Llama Llama Time to Share is for any child who needs a little encouragement in sharing.
My New Friend Is So Fun! by Mo Willems
My New Friend Is So Fun!
by Mo Willems
 
Piggie has found a new friend! But is Gerald ready to share?

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