Books like Buster's new friend by Stephen Krensky
In this children’s story, Arthur pretends to be a brown aardvark and feels left out when Buster begins spending all his time with a new friend, Mike. The tale explores the ups and downs of friendship, showing how young boys navigate changing social dynamics while sharing adventures with animal friends.
First publish date: 2000
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Stephen Krensky
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