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Ladybug Longlist: Friendship & Cooperation

 Built to Last by Minh Lê

"This story recognizes the friendships in life that are truly built to last. I can't think of a Dan Santat (ill.) book that my students haven't liked -- and this one seems like it will be a crowd pleaser, too." -- nominator

Duck Duck Taco Truck by Laura Lavoie

"A fun read aloud written in quick-paced rhyme. The rivalry and eventual cooperation message is perfectly presented!" -- nominator

A Friend for Eddy by Ann Kim Ha

"This is a clever mistaken-identity story. Great for teaching perspectives and pre-conceptions." -- nominator

A Friend Like No Otter by Nelly Buchet

"A great book about friendship that is just so cute!" -- nominator

The Three Little Mittens by Linda Bailey

"A fun take on individuality played out through mismatched mittens who learn to appreciate each other even when they don't MATCH.  Lots of kid appeal and fun mitten and sock shenanigans." -- nominator

We Are Definitely Human by X. Fang

"The book is humorous and about kindness, but not in an overly "teachy" way." I think students would enjoy it a lot and teachers can use it to talk about what kinds of things humans can do to be kind." -- nominator

This post is one of a series of 15 "bite-sized" pieces into which we have divided the 2025 Ladybug Picture Book Award Long List to help NH librarians consider all the potential nominees. Please review the full list (or wait until we have covered all the titles) before you cast your vote as you can only vote once. 

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