Books like Amos & Boris by William Steig
"Amos & Boris" tells the tale of an unlikely friendship that transcends species. When a tiny mouse named Amos is saved from drowning by a kind whale, he watches his new companion roam the seas. Years later, when the whale needs help, Amos is ready to repay the kindness in a heartwarming act that proves true friendship knows no boundaries.
First publish date: 1971
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: William Steig
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