Friends Are Friends, Forever by Liu, Dane

A picture book based on the author's own immigration story, the infinite impact of friendship, and passing on love and kindness around the world.

On a snowy Lunar New Year's Eve in Northeastern China, it's Dandan's last night with Yueyue. Tomorrow, she moves to America. The two best friends have a favorite wintertime tradition: crafting paper-cut snowflakes, freezing them outside, and hanging them as ornaments.

As they say goodbye, Yueyue presses red paper and a spool of thread into Dandan's hands so that she can carry on their tradition. But in her new home, Dandan has no one to enjoy the gift with--until a friend comes along.

Author: Dane Liu
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 01/04/2022
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.80lbs
Size: 11.10h x 8.70w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9781250778185
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 516040 / Friends Are Friends, Forever


Review Citation(s):
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 11/01/2021 - Book Of Special Distinction
Publishers Weekly 10/25/2021
Kirkus Reviews 12/01/2021
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/2021 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author

Dane Liu was born in China and spent her teenage years in the U.S. and Canada. In 2018, We Need Diverse Books awarded her a year-long mentorship. Friends Are Friends, Forever is her first picture book, and she lives in Portland, Oregon.

Lynn Scurfield is a mixed media illustrator based just outside of Toronto, Canada, who has worked on a variety of projects in newspapers, magazines, comics, and children's publishing. Her books include Friends Are Friends, Forever and Hold That Thought!