Once Upon a Friend

Ages 3 to 6

A wondrous, heartwarming tribute to the fictional friends we make in stories, how we find comfort and joy in them, and pass them down through the generations—for fans of Beekle, Toy Story, and Inside Out.

As soon as the young reader opens the cover of Meego's book, the pair are the best of friends. Side by side, they leap from the adventures in Meego’s stories to the adventures in the child’s real life. From courageously creeping into shadowy caves to weathering Very Big Days like the first day of school, the friends journey and grow together through thick and thin. Though seasons turn, just like pages, the friends and memories we make within stories always stay with us. Once Upon a Friend is an imaginative ode to the beloved fictional characters whom we never leave behind.

About the Author

Dan Gemeinhart is the # 1 New York Times bestselling author of The Midnight Children, The Remarkable Journey of Coyote Sunrise, The Honest Truth, Some Kind of Courage, Scar Island, and Good Dog. A former elementary- school teacher and librarian and lifelong book nerd, he lives with his wife and three daughters in a small town in Washington State. dangemeinhart.com

ShinYeon Moon is a New York–based illustrator. She received her MFA from the School of Visual Arts, where she has also taught. Her work has been recognized by various illustration publications. She is also the illustrator of Laolao's Dumplings.