Other editions of book Do you want to be my friend?

A classic friendship story from the beloved Eric Carle, creator of The Very Hungry Caterpillar.This is a simple and nearly wordless picture book for children to explore in a variety of ways. Shared with little ones, the bright pictures showing a small gray mouse's search for the perfect pal help introduce colors, animals, and sounds. Many preschoolers will also be drawn to the idea of looking for a friend.Fans of The Secret Birthday Message and The Mixed-Up Chameleon will delight in this ingenious picture book by the brilliant Eric Carle.

Do You Want to Be My FriendIn this new board book farmat, a small gray mouse searches for a friend as he encounters various animals. He finally meets another mouse and asks, "Do you want to be my friend?" Children will be delighted when he is answered with a heartwarming "Yes!" An ALA Notable Children's Book and Honor Book at the Book World Spring Book Festival when first published in 1971. Full color.