About this item
What do you do when your best friend moves away? This hopeful and resonant book filled with soft, vibrant illustrations tells the story of two friends who find a way to keep their special friendship alive, no matter the distance.. Every day, Sofia and May meet at the door of their shared fence. Sofia can always count on May to show up and May can always count on Sofia to wait for her. One spring day, Sofia and May discover a field of wild sourgrass flowers beyond their yards. The field becomes their favorite place, and the two friends grow closer than ever. But when May moves away, Sofia starts to worry: Will their friendship last? As the girls navigate a long-distance friendship, Sofia realizes that some friends are forever, even when they're apart.
About the Author
Hope Lim is the author of I AM A BIRD (Candlewick) , MY TREE (Neal Porter Books/Holiday House) and MOMMY'S HOMETOWN (Candlewick) , and SOURGRASS (Beach Lane Books/S&S, March 26, 2024) . Born and raised in South Korea, Hope currently lives in San Francisco with her family and puppy, Bear.
