Synopsis
Good friends stick together in fun times and hard times.
When a Friend Needs a Friend is a gift for friends of all ages.
“This thoughtful book is sure to spark conversations between child readers and sympathetic adults.” ― The Horn Book
"A wonderful story for children and adults that reminds us about the importance of feeling all of your feelings." ― Amanda Mintzer, Psy.D, Child Mind Institute
"The friendship between Oskar and Aya feels authentic, and the illustrations evoke ease and harmony." ― Tara Sanabria Davila, LCSW Assistant Professor of Social Work, Yale Child Study Center
Aya and Oskar love to go on big adventures, build amazing creations, and make up stories together. But when Oskar gets sad, his feelings grow so big he doesn’t want to play. And that leaves Aya feeling hurt and confused. How can she help when she doesn’t know what Oskar needs?
With candor and compassion, this heartfelt story shows that big feelings are a normal part of life ― something to be felt rather than fixed ― and models how to be an ally when someone you love is hurting.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Roozeboos (pronounced: rose-a-bohs) is the pen name of artist Anne Roos Kleiss, a Dutch author-illustrator based in Rotterdam. She loves coffee, wrapping presents, and singing in the shower. When she’s not working in her studio, you can find her on a corner of the street with a sketchbook, capturing the world around her. She has a Bachelor in Illustration from the Willem de Kooning Academy and an MA in Children’s Book Illustration from the Cambridge School of Art. She has worked with companies such as Loopvis, Villa Zebra, Pearle, Duizel in het Park, Vrije Scholen Gemeenschap and Oerol. Learn more at roozeboos.com.
Reviews
PreS-Gr 2—This gentle, even-paced story follows Oskar and Aya, two friends who love to build things wherever they go. Sometimes Oskar is sad and Aya doesn't understand why. When he withdraws for awhile, Aya tries to find ways to help. Roozeboos uses bright, collage-style illustrations and includes dialogue in as if it's handwritten right on the page. Aya has brown skin and Oskar has light skin; the rest of the cast have various skin tones. The author notes that the story was inspired by a construction worker she knew who had a broken heart and a friend who struggled with sadness; this is an understandable starting point, but the sweet message is vague. Children may not grasp Oskar's feelings without the help of an compassionate caregiver. VERDICT There are many SEL books available that share a similar story in a more accessible way; pair this with Cori Doerrfeld's The Rabbit Listened or Trudy Ludwig's The Invisible Boy.—Heidi Dechief
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Search results for When a Friend Needs a Friend
Stock Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Roozeboos (illustrator). Item in good condition. Textbooks may not include supplemental items i.e. CDs, access codes etc. Seller Inventory # 00080511428
Seller Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Seller: Dream Books Co., Denver, CO, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: good. Roozeboos (illustrator). Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly! Seller Inventory # DBV.1338813943.G
Stock Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: Good. Roozeboos (illustrator). Good condition ex-library book with usual library markings and stickers. Seller Inventory # 00100292079
Stock Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Roozeboos (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1338813943I4N01
Stock Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Seller: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Roozeboos (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1338813943I4N10
Stock Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Roozeboos (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G1338813943I3N00
Stock Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Seller: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Roozeboos (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_440943532
Seller Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: As New. Roozeboos (illustrator). Unread book in perfect condition. Seller Inventory # 45518077
Seller Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend (Hardcover)
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: new. Roozeboos (illustrator). Hardcover. Aya and Oskar love to go on big adventures, build amazing creations, and make up stories together. But when Oskar gets sad, his feelings grow so big he doesnt want to play. And that leaves Aya feeling hurt and confused. How can she help when she doesnt know what Oskar needs? With candour and compassion, this heartfelt story shows that big feelings are a normal part of life something to be felt rather than fixed and models how to be an ally when someone you love is hurting. When Oskar feels sad and wants to be alone his best friend Aya helps remind him of things he loved. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781338813944
Stock Image
When a Friend Needs a Friend
Seller: GreatBookPrices, Columbia, MD, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Condition: New. Roozeboos (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 45518077-n