Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever!
#2 of 2 in Stick and Stone Series
What’s inside...
This ode to unconditional love is a new picture book adventure for New York Times bestselling BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends. Stick has always wanted to find his family tree. It’s probably big and beautiful! Is it an oak? A maple? What other sticks might he meet? Stone is happy to accompany his friend on the journey to find the tree he comes from—until it gets dark, and a bit scary in the forest. With bright, engaging illustrations from bestselling creator Tom Lichtenheld, Beth Ferry’s story explores the importance of learning about our roots, as well as the ability of friends and found family to help us grow strong in heart and mind. Sweet and silly, this story celebrates the love between friends and shows us that families come in all sizes and shapes—even sticks, stones, and pinecones. Don't miss Stick and Stone's picture book adventure and the young graphic.
Discussion points
What do you think makes Stick and Stone such good friends?
How do Stick and Stone help each other in the story?
Can you think of a time when you helped a friend or a friend helped you?
What does friendship mean to you?
How do you feel when you're with your friends?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive reading to convey the emotions of the characters, making the story more relatable.
Encourage your child to reflect on their personal experiences by connecting the story to real-life scenarios of friendship and support.
Discuss the importance of teamwork and cooperation, as illustrated by Stick and Stone's actions.
After reading, engage in a creative activity like drawing or crafting, centered on the theme of friendship to reinforce the message.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The value of friendship
Explanation: In 'Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever!', the characters Stick and Stone demonstrate unwavering support and care for each other, showcasing how friends help each other through challenges.
Real-World Application: Children reading this book can learn the importance of supporting their friends in real-life situations, whether their friend is having a bad day or facing a difficult challenge.
Example Lesson: Resilience in overcoming obstacles
Explanation: Throughout the story, Stick and Stone face various obstacles and challenges but they manage to overcome them by working together and not giving up.
Real-World Application: This lesson can encourage children to persevere through their own challenges, such as learning a new skill or solving a complex puzzle, knowing that persistence leads to success.
Example Lesson: Creativity in problem-solving
Explanation: When faced with problems, Stick and Stone use creative thinking to find solutions, demonstrating that sometimes unconventional thinking is necessary to solve a problem.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by using creativity in their approach to tasks and challenges, such as finding new ways to organize their toys or innovative methods to complete school projects.
Example Lesson: Embracing differences
Explanation: Stick and Stone are quite different from each other, yet their differences make their friendship stronger. This highlights the beauty of diverse friendships and the unique perspectives each individual brings.
Real-World Application: This encourages children to be open to making friends who might look, act, or think differently from them, promoting inclusivity and respect for diversity in their daily interactions.
Example Lesson: Importance of adventure and exploration
Explanation: The characters’ journey in the book encourages curiosity and the spirit of adventure, showing that exploring new things can lead to wonderful experiences and growth.
Real-World Application: Kids can be motivated to explore new areas of interest, participate in different activities, and embrace new experiences, enriching their learning and personal development.