Books with title The Sweetest Friends

"These figs are very special," the woman whispered. "They can make your dreams come true." -- Thus Monsieur Bibot, the cold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs as payment for extracting a tooth from an old woman's mouth. Monsieur Bibot refused to believe such nonsense and proceeded to eat one of the figs for a bedtime snack. Although it was possibly the finest, sweetest fig he had ever tasted, it wasn't until the next morning that Monsieur Bibot realized it indeed had the power to make his dreams come true. While dragging his poor dog, Marcel, out for his walk, he discovered that his strange dream from the night before was becoming all too real. Determined to make good use of the second fig, Monsieur Bibot learns to control is dreams. But can he control Marcel? Once again Chris Van Allsburg explores the mysterious territory between fantasy and reality in an uncanny tale that will intrigue readers of all ages.

"These figs are very special," the woman whispered. "They can make your dreams come true." -- Thus Monsieur Bibot, the cold-hearted dentist, was given two ordinary-looking figs as payment for extracting a tooth from an old woman's mouth. Monsieur Bibot refused to believe such nonsense and proceeded to eat one of the figs for a bedtime snack. Although it was possibly the finest, sweetest fig he had ever tasted, it wasn't until the next morning that Monsieur Bibot realized it indeed had the power to make his dreams come true. While dragging his poor dog, Marcel, out for his walk, he discovered that his strange dream from the night before was becoming all too real. Determined to make good use of the second fig, Monsieur Bibot learns to control is dreams. But can he control Marcel? Once again Chris Van Allsburg explores the mysterious territory between fantasy and reality in an uncanny tale that will intrigue readers of all ages.

A powerful, award-winning novel about friendship. Phyllisia Cathy—She is fourteen. Her problems seem overwhelming: New York, after life on her sunlit West Indies island, is cold, cruel and filthy. She is insulted daily and is beaten up by classmates. What Phyllisia needs, God not being interested, is a friend. Edith Jackson—She is fifteen. Her clothes are unpressed, her stockings bagging with big holes. Her knowledge of school is zero. She has no parents, she swears and she steals. But she is kind and offers her friendship and protection to Phyllisia. “And so begins the struggle that is the heart of this very important book: the fight to gain perception of one’s own real character; the grim struggle for self-knowledge.”—Alice Walker, The New York Times

This all-new Valentine's Day board book features Nickelodeon's Butterbean's Cafe!Butterbean, Poppy, Dazzle, and Cricket are preparing special friendship surprises for each other. Boys and girls ages 0 to 3 who like Nickelodeon's Butterbean's Cafe will love discovering the magical treats is in this full-color board book. It's perfect for Valentine's Day--or anytime.

Pooh and Piglet are the best of friends, and everyone in the Hundred-Acre Wood knows that where there is Pooh, there is also Piglet! But when the two friends go on one of their routine walks one day, they accidentally get separated! Will Pooh and Piglet be able to find their way back to one another? Don't miss this heartwarming tale as Pooh and Piglet realize they are still the best of friends, even when apart!

An extra sweet Lalaloopsy 8x8. Includes stickers!Crumbs Sugar Cookie, Pickles B.L.T., and Toffee Cocoa Cuddles are hosting a bake-off for all of their Lalaloopsy friends. Several of the girls enter the contest including: Bun Bun Sitcky Icing, Cherry Crisp Crust, Scoops Waffle Cone, Jelly Wiggle Jiggle, Sugar Fruit Drops, Bubbles Smack 'N' Pop, Toasty Sweet Fluff, and Twist E. Twirl.The judges have a hard time picking a winner because all of the desserts are so delicious. In the end, they decide that all of the tasty treats were so good that everyone wins!