FOREVER FRIENDS

Two pals prove differences don’t interfere with best friendships.

Easygoing, reliable Rex and playful, impetuous Drag are the closest of companions; both live together contentedly in a small woodland house. Rex is a square-faced T. rex; Drag is a winged, toothy, fire-breathing dragon. Rex has many talents. He’s a keen baker, an accomplished pianist, and a skillful knitter—no mean feats, given his short arms. Drag, who’s a tad slower on the uptake, often gets up to mischief, but he also likes to see the bright side of things. This appealing, humorous charmer, the first in a winning new series about a pair of endearing BFFs, consists of three stories, each made up of three short chapters. Each chapter relies heavily on warm, humorous dialogue that reveals characters bursting with personality, their friendship based on mutual respect and caring, as well as touches of laugh-out-loud silliness—as all forever-friendships should be. Young readers will be delighted by these two and will clamor to join them for forthcoming adventures. The cozy, lively illustrations portray Rex and Drag’s tight bond. Interestingly, the pals’ different natures are also demonstrated via their sartorial choices: Casual Drag likes sweatshirts and jeans, occasionally with rips at the knees, while conservative Rex prefers pullovers, business shirts, and smart slacks.

Welcomes an especially cute new duo to the series scene.