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My Friends (Taro Gomi) Board book – Picture Book, July 7, 2005

by Taro Gomi (Author)
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 496 ratings
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Using simple words and bright illustrations, author-illustrator Taro Gomi shows children that sometimes knowledge can come from all kinds of friends.
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    1 - 3 years, from customers
  2. Print length
    34 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool and up
  5. Lexile measure
    470L
  6. Dimensions
    4.9 x 0.85 x 6 inches
  7. Publisher
    Chronicle Books
  8. Publication date
    July 7, 2005
  9. ISBN-10
    0811847861
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0811847865
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Taro Gomi lives in Japan and has illustrated more than 100 books for children, including Everyone Poops, Bus Stops, and Spring Is Here.

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Chronicle Books (July 7, 2005)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Board book ‏ : ‎ 34 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0811847861
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0811847865
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 3 years, from customers
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 470L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool and up
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 4.9 x 0.85 x 6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 496 ratings

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Taro Gomi is an internationally renowned author and illustrator who has created more than 350 books for readers of all ages, including Bus Stops, , Spring Is Here, The Great Day, and Over the Ocean. He lives in Tokyo, Japan.

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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A very handful book for toddlers😊
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A very handful book for toddlers😊
My daughter she already likes this books she was just 2 years old and now she is 3 years old and she now this book English and Hungarian because when we reading I translate to her😊Now she know this beautiful book!😊Thank you Taro Gomi!😊
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Karen Joan
5.0 out of 5 stars ...With a Little Help from My Friends
Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2008
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My Friends by Taro Gomi is a beautifully illustrated book about learning simple skills...with a little help from your friends. And in this story, all creatures (from the tiniest ant to the teachers at school) are your friends. My daughter loves this book, reciting page after page which friend teaches her what task. The overall message of this book is that a child can learn something from everyone and everything.

The artwork is delightful: colorful, simple, and crisp. The language sounds lyrical, even poetic, as you read it aloud. This book will capture the imagination of your child. Whenever we read it, my daughter gives me different examples of who has taught her what. It is a great conversation starter!

I recommend this engaging book for all toddlers, beginning readers, or anyone who enjoys a sweet story.
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Katie Lin
5.0 out of 5 stars Well loved with beautiful illustrations.
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2012
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My son absolutely loves this book. When own several books by Taro Gomi and they definitely don't disappoint. The illustrations are cute and the words are short and sweet. My son loves to point out and name the animals and objects in the book. Every time we read the book, he points out new objects. Its a great way to teach him the names of objects and animals. I have since bought several copies of this book for friends and family and they have always been well received and loved. The most recent gift was raved about at the gift opening. Another parent that we had given the book to raved about how much they and their daughter love the book. I would highly recommend My Friend as well as any other title by Taro Gomi!
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Pachamama
5.0 out of 5 stars Classic, Beautiful, A Must Have for Every Library
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2017
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Marvelous, wonderful, inimitable Taro Gomi! This book is a classic and one of my go-to gifts for 2-4 year olds; inspires and imparts the beauty of friendship and the endless, playful growth and expansion it instills in us, the pure, humble and unfettered joy of learning and the interconnectedness of all things. A must-have which should be in every child's library! I dare you not to get misty-eyed at the end. Taro Gomi is pure magic.
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stephanie
5.0 out of 5 stars cute book
Reviewed in the United States on September 15, 2021
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my daughters teacher will be reading this throughout the entire school year of kindergarten so I had to purchase it
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Barnabas H.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great for teaching Spanish action verbs
Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2021
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I have been teaching Spanish to my children and this is a very sweet book for littler ones and has been great for teaching action verbs as well as other vocabulary. We have really enjoyed it and my 2yo often asks to read "migos."
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L. Bryant
4.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Cute
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2019
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The illustrations are unique and fun, and the book is simple so it's perfect for small children. I really enjoy the look at finding friends in nature, as my kids do this often. The only thing I didn't like is the little boy pulling her hair in one of the illustrations at the end - this isn't a friendly action and reminded me too much of the "that just means he likes you" trope, so it gets four stars for that.
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Valentina F
5.0 out of 5 stars A lovely story
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2021
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One of my daughter's current favorite. Lovely story, incredible design, and a very strong message.
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A Clark
5.0 out of 5 stars A favorite
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2020
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Hands down my favorite board book. This is a sweet story with wonderful illustrations. Both of my little ones loved it from the time they were babies. I have given this book as a gift to expectant mothers many times.
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Jess kovac
5.0 out of 5 stars Favourite Books
Reviewed in Canada on May 6, 2020
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We are huge fans of Taro Gomi in our house and we were impressed with this book. My kids love the visuals and the stories are always the right length. I think my kids already memorized this one which they tend to do with Taro Gomi books.
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Javier
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy bonito.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 31, 2019
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A mis hijos les gustan mucho las ilustraciones, buen mensaje para que los niños aprendan a valorar y cuidar a los animales y las personas a su alrededor, ademas de venir en ingles y español.
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Sara
5.0 out of 5 stars Me encanta
Reviewed in Spain on August 26, 2019
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Viene bilingüe inglés español
Portada flexible
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Bongo McBongo
5.0 out of 5 stars Charming
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 9, 2012
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A charming little book. My daughter is 16 months old and she really likes it. It's unusual in that it is very simple and intended for a young audience (1 - 3 year olds by my estimate), but still has a lot of pages. So many books for this age group have, like 4 or 5 pages and take about 10 seconds to read. This one is longer, which is very nice.
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Karina
4.0 out of 5 stars Recomendable!
Reviewed in Mexico on June 23, 2019
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Es un libro bonito. A mi hija le encanto.
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