Forever Friends
FEATURED BOOK

MR. GEORGE BAKER
Written by Amy Hest
Illustrated by Jon J Muth
Candlewick 2004

Mr. George Baker is the story of a young boy and his 100-year-old next-door neighbor, Mr. George Baker. Both wait for the school bus on Mr. Baker’s front porch each morning with red schoolbags in tow; both are learning to read. The story illustrates how much Mr. Baker and his young friend share in common and what they learn from each other.

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