Books like Peanut Butter & Cupcake! by Terry Border
When Peanut Butter’s family relocates, the young soccer player is left alone with his ball and a yearning for companionship. In his new town, every neighbor is busy with their own culinary chaos—Hamburger, Soup, and beyond—so his attempts to find a playmate are met with disappointment. Determined, Peanut Butter must discover that friendship can rise from shared interests and unexpected adventures, even in a place where food becomes both a distraction and a bridge.
Through a mix of humor and heart, this juvenile fiction explores the challenges of adapting to change, the importance of community, and the simple joys of playing together.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Terry Border
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