Friends Stick Together

A Rhinoceros in a yellow vest and plaid purple shirt looks at a yellow bird hanging upside down from his ear.
Hannah E. Harrison

Rupert is a rhinoceros of refined sensibilities. Levi, the new tickbird in class, is not. He burps the alphabet, tells corny jokes, and does really embarrassing air guitar solos. Worse, he lands right on Rupert and is determined to be Rupert's symbiotic best pal! Rupert wants him gone. But when Levi finally does bug off, Rupert finds the peace and quiet a little boring. It turns out, Rupert could really use a friend like Levi. This sweet and moving friendship story shares an important message of acceptance for every reader--whether they're a Rupert or a Levi. A touching and timeless story about finding friendship in unlikely places from the award-winning creator of Extraordinary Jane.

Award Years
2020-2021
Award Category
SC Picture Book Award