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If you’re looking for an easy win for family time this week, we’ve got you covered with help from ThriftBooks. Netflix’s new animated adventure about two unlikely furry friends has inspired our list of books to keep the fun going after screen time is up!
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Family Movie Night
Swapped
Streaming on Netflix
Recent Oscar-winner Michael B. Jordan and Ted Lasso's Juno Temple lead this Netflix buddy comedy about a small woodland creature and a bird who wake up in each other's bodies. Chaos, laughs, and an unlikely friendship ensue.
Bedtime Picks: More Unlikely Friendships
Loving the unexpected friendship between Ollie and Ivy in Netflix’s Swapped? These picks are the perfect addition to storytime, and they’re all available for low prices on ThriftBooks.
Penguin and Pinecone
by Salina Yoon
Ages 3-6
When curious little Penguin finds a lost pinecone in the snow, their friendship takes them on a journey as they learn to overcome odds for the one you love. This is a board book your kids will want year-round.
Can We Be Friends?
by Erica Sirotich
Ages 4-8
What sets this charming picture book apart is that the five animal friendships are based on real-life stories! From popular duos like Mzee the tortoise and Owen the hippo, and Koko the gorilla and her kittens, you’ll learn stories of empathy and kindness.
Amos & Boris
by William Steig
Ages 5-8
Another hit from the Newbery Medal-winning creator of Shrek!. If you loved Shrek and Donkey, you’ll love Amos & Boris, a devoted pair of friends with nothing at all in common, except good hearts and a willingness to help their fellow mammal.
Beak & Ally #1: Unlikely Friends
by Norm Feuti
Ages 6-10
This one is for your young readers! The first book in a series of early reader graphic novels follows Ally the alligator and a noisy bird named Beak, whose friendship leads to unexpected adventures.