Best Friends by Steven Kellogg (1986) is the story of two young girls who are inseparable until one goes to summer camp. When Louise sends a postcard saying she’s having the best summer of her life at camp, Kathy feels horrible. Then, a new neighbor arrives. It’s an elderly gentleman with a dog. When Kathy and he become friends, readers have an example of intergenerational companionship. After a little more drama when Louise returns home from camp, the friends find a way to repair their bond. The girls’ imaginations give Kellogg lots of opportunity to highlight his creative illustrations.
