Simon and Molly are best friends. They do everything together. One day, a little girl named Hester moved into the neighborhood. Simon, Molly, and Hester began to play together. When the three of them would hang out, Hester would introduce Simon and Molly to new things which Simon didn't like. He began to feel like Hester was coming between him and Molly. It wasn't until he hid in a tree and heard Molly tell Hester that Simon was the best bike rider and could teacher her how to ride a two-wheeler. That is when Simon realized Hester wasn't so bad after all. This story shows the struggle children can face when their best friend makes a new friend. It also shows that it is great to make new friends. ( )

This is a great childrens picture book for kids because it teaches them that not only can you have more than one best friend but you also are special because you know how to do things others may not. Fantastic paintings that really set the mood.