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This ode to unconditional love is a new picture book adventure for New York Times bestselling BFFs Stick and Stone, in which Stick searches for his family tree and discovers the importance of found family and forever friends.

Stick has always wanted to find his family tree. It’s probably big and beautiful! Is it an oak? A maple? What other sticks might he meet?

Stone is happy to accompany his friend on the journey to find the tree he comes from—until it gets dark, and a bit scary in the forest . . .

With bright, engaging illustrations from bestselling creator Tom Lichtenheld, Beth Ferry’s story explores the importance of learning about our roots, as well as the ability of friends and found family to help us grow strong in heart and mind. Sweet and silly, this story celebrates the love between friends and shows us that families come in all sizes and shapes—even sticks, stones, and pinecones.

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From the Publisher

Tom Lichtenheld, Illustrator of Stick and Stone: Best Friends Forever!, Shares a Fun Backstory

Stick and Stone Best Friends Forever

At the beginning of a book project, I like to start sketching with no connection to specific scenes, just to let my mind and pencil wander. Because most of this story happens in the woods, I started playing with compositions in woodland settings.

A few unused tight sketches for the cover. (Not sure why I’m fixated on the Moai sculptures of Papa Nui. Someday I’ll get one into a book!)

I had a good time playing with the idea of Stick and Stone as hikers.

Stick and Stone Best Friends Forever

Still playing, I figured Stone would want to go some places that had incredible stones.

Every scene can be visualized more than one way, so I play with variations, then pick the best one.

Rough sketches are done small, quick and loose so I can explore options.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Clarion Books (September 7, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0358473020
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0358473022
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 3 – 7 years, from customers
Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool – 3
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 12.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9 x 0.38 x 9 inches