Teague, Mark. We Are Going to be Pals! Beach Lane Books, 2023. 978-1-665-91186-3. $18.99. Grades K-2.

Egret, the egret, sees Rhino, the rhinoceros, from a tree up above. An egret and a rhinoceros have a symbiotic relationship, which is also known as becoming best friends! Egret explains to Rhino how they have a great relationship and friendship. Their friendship is about eating together, playing and having fun together, and being there for one another. It is also about communication and respecting boundaries. Egret kindly informs Rhino of their great friendship throughout this story.

THOUGHTS: A fun story of opposite characters who were destined to become best friends due to their symbiotic relationship. This fun story is one that describes how opposites can attract!

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