In "My Bright Friend," Sophie B. Watson tells the poignant story of two childhood friends, Emma and Lily, who navigate the complexities of growing up in a small town. Their bond, filled with laughter and shared dreams, is tested by the challenges of adolescence, family expectations, and the pressures of their individual paths. As they confront personal struggles, including heartbreak and ambition, the friends must learn to support each other while discovering their own identities. This heartfelt narrative explores the enduring power of friendship, the bittersweet nature of change, and the beauty in both connection and separation. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children in preschool-kindergarten.

This book has been graded for interest at 8-12 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2019 by Orca Book Publishers .

Etta Kaner is a retired elementary school teacher and writer for both children and educators. Her children's books have won numerous awards, including the Silver Birch Award, the Scientific American Young Readers Book Award and the Science in Society Book Award. She lives in Toronto, Ontario. Marilyn Faucher is an illustrator and graphic designer. Her vibrant, sensitive illustrations are inspired by nature, animals, food and bicycle adventures. She lives in Montreal, Quebec.