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Walter Had a Best Friend

Deborah Underwood

Illustrator: Sergio Ruzzier

Ages: 6+

Published: 2022

Publisher: Beach Lane Books/Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing/S & S

ISBN: 978-1-5344-7700-1

Keywords: Friends

Walter and Xavier are best friends until one day Xavier finds a new pal. Will Walter find a new best friend, too? Subtle pen, ink, and watercolor illustrations.