Everett Anderson's Friend by Lucille Clifton

Title: Everett Anderson's Friend
by: Lucille Clifton
Illustrated: Ann Grifalconi
(Extra Book)

This book was about Everett Anderson who had to say good bye to one of his friends and he is awaiting to see who is moving into that apartment. When he finds out that it is a girl he talks about how three is a perfect number for a group. This is because he didn't want to girl Marie a chance. But, one day when he lost his apartment key Marie opens the door and invites him in until his mom came home from work. Everett learns that even a girl is fun to hang out with and that four is a better number for a group.

I would suggest this book in the classroom, this book is full a great knowledge that every elementary student should learn. The messages from this book are so strong that any teacher who wouldn't want to use this book, is depriving their students. The message in this story is, saying good bye is hard and making new friends is harder. Also, in the book it deals a little with sexism because Everett would not play with Marie.

In the end this book is a great book, the illustration has its one meaning behind it and every child I feel should read this book.