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|summary=Nobody would really expect a cat and a goldfish to be best friends but this is the unlikely pairing that we come across in Michael Foreman's ''Friends''. It's a touching tale of what happens when Cat sets out to liberate his slippery friend, Bubble, from his confined bowl and to show him the world. Is Bubble ready to be set free though or would he rather stay with his best friend?
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''...he just looks at me and sighs.''<br>
This is an enjoyable story that I am sure will appeal to many small children. My daughter delighted in the unlikely friendship between a cat and a goldfish and really liked the way that Cat looked out for Bubble. This prompted a lot of discussion about what good friends do for each other and this is important for little ones to recognise. My daughter also enjoyed the unexpected twist when Bubble puts his friendship with Cat before his freedom.
The language used is quite straightforward and there is not too much text on any one page. This would make it ideal for newly confident readers to read for themselves as well as for sharing together. There is also a gentle flow to the storytelling that provides a welcome sense of calm thus making this a perfect book for bedtime. I think though that the greatest appeal of this book are the wonderful illustrations that really demonstrate the joy of this unlikely friendship. Overall, this is a lovely book and we definitely recommend it."
Why not also take a look at [[Copy Cat by Mark Birchall]] which is another story with an unlikely pairing.
