Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever!
By Beth Ferry
The Story
A loyal stone joins his best friend, a stick, on a journey through the forest to find the family tree Stick has always wondered about — until the woods grow dark and a little scary.
Why It's Special
For the kid who counts best friends as family, this is a gentle reminder that showing up matters more than showing where you're from.
- Big idea: Family isn't only where you come from — it's also who walks beside you when the path gets dark.
- Vibes: Tender, a little wistful, warmed by friendship.
Perfect For Kids Who
- enjoy sweet stories about loyal friends
- are working on understanding what makes a family
- respond well to gentle stories with a hint of nighttime suspense
- like to talk about their own best friends
Ask Your Little Reader
- Story & problem-solving: Why do you think Stick wanted to find his family tree so badly?
- Feelings & empathy: How do you think Stick felt when the forest got dark and scary?
- Real-life connection: Who are the friends in your life who feel like family?
- Imagination: If you went looking for your own family tree, what do you think you'd find?
- Big ideas: Stone stayed by Stick's side the whole way — what does that tell you about being a good friend?
