The Friendly Bookshelf
The Children’s Book Review
The Friendly Bookshelf is a social-emotional learning (SEL) research-based book and the first-ever picture book about a bookshelf. Written to build self-confidence and self-esteem as well as encourage inclusivity, Bibli’s story empowers children to be brave, be a friend, and always be your-shelf!
About the Book
The Friendly Bookshelf
Written by Caroline and Katherine Brickley
Illustrated by Daniela Pérez-Duarte
Ages 3+ | 32 Pages
Publisher: Blossom Children’s Media Group | ISBN-13: 9780997782714
Publisher’s Synopsis: Meet Bibli, a brave little library bookshelf in search of a story about someone like him . . .
Once upon a time, in a library like any other, there lived a little bookshelf named Bibli who carried a BIG question on his shelves: “Could there be a story somewhere about a bookshelf like me?” Bibli is told that bookshelves are supposed to hold stories, not have ones of their own. But everything changes when he meets Cassie, a girl longing for a friend just as much as Bibli longs for a story to relate to. Bibli learns that with kindness, confidence, empathy, and friendship, even your biggest dreams can come true—and that everyone has an important story worth sharing.
The Friendly Bookshelf is a social-emotional learning (SEL) research-based book and the first-ever picture book about a bookshelf. Written to build self-confidence and self-esteem as well as encourage inclusivity, Bibli’s story empowers children to be brave, be a friend, and always be your-shelf! Readers will be inspired to go beyond the final page of the book and share their own stories, as well as be the pioneers of a kinder, more inclusive world where everybody (and every bookshelf!) belongs.
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About the Authors
Caroline and Katherine Brickley are twin sisters and the award-winning authors of The Blossom Shoppe and The Friendly Bookshelf. Inspired by their mother, who made up stories for them each night, the sisters spent their childhood coming up with stories of their own and bringing them to life. As they grew, so did their passion for storytelling, and in 2017 the sisters made it their full-time job by founding Blossom Children’s Media Group (Blossom) from their shared college dorm room.
Now a multi-award-winning company known for excellence in children’s literature and family content, Blossom continues to bring children, families, and educators from around the world together through wholesome stories and inclusive community experiences. In their free time, Caroline and Katherine love to swim, travel, and spend time with friends and family, including their goldendoodle, Sugar, who served as the inspiration for the library dog featured in The Friendly Bookshelf.
For more information, visit https://www.thefriendlybookshelf.com/.
46 Comments
this sounds like a book that would be intersting for zay
What a great idea for a story!
I would love to share this with my family and students. I love social emotional stories and teaching character education.
My nephew would love this!
My grandchildren love to read,,they would enjoy this when they come to visit
Looks like great fun.
I would love to add this to my sons classroom bookshelf.
Any child would like this!
Character education is so important. Anything to teach about SEL is so useful to teachers and students and family members and children, nieces, nephews etc
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Marion
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fancy little dog for a fancy little girl
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I like the pun of your-shelf!
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I just love this book and would love to share with my grandkids. I am a former teacher and this a perfect book to share with any age. I would love to share with the kids that come over to our house with their parents as I have a small library they pick a book and I read it to them in my office they love it.
This sounds like a cute book that my niece would enjoy reading.
I nanny several children throughout the year. This would be great to add to our kid bookshelf
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I want to win this book because this would be treasured in all libraries, and for all young children. Beautiful illustrations, and a lovely message about how everyone has their own story.
I would love to win this book so that I can read it with my grandchildren.
I like to encourage kids to read. My newest nephew loves to listen to a book and I can’t wait until he starts to read for himself.
Going to the library has always been a favorite family activity. Our bookshelves are always full, as well.
Beautiful and meaningful book — THANK YOU!