Gaspard and Lisa Friends Forever

Gaspard et Lisa

by Anne Gutman, Georg Hallensleben (Illustrator)

Gaspard and Lisa have been friends for a long time . . . ever since last year. In Gaspard and Lisa Friends Forever , Gaspard recounts how he and Lisa met on the first day of school. At first, Gaspard wants nothing to do with her, especially after his classmates joke about how much they look alike, but then Gaspard’s teacher forces him to choose Lisa for his relay team. Despite her unusual kangaroo-hop running style, Lisa wins the race for Gaspard’s team and the rest is history—Gaspard and Lisa become friends forever!

Genres: Picture Books, Dogs, Childrens

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 19, 2001

About the author

Anne Gutman, née en 1970, maquettiste.

Reviews

[Read Ribbet · Rating 4 out of 5]

When a new girl Lisa shows up at school, Gaspard is reluctant to become her friends especially as others teased him about her. In the end Gaspard learns that Lisa has much to offer and his initial reluctance turns into a lasting friendship.

[Stephanie Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

Read this to my grade 2/3. We talked about the pressures of trying to fit in and being annoyed by teasing and attacking a complete stranger when they did nothing wrong. But the two over came their first impressions and became best friends. The kids loved it.

[Meïssasaitlire · Rating 5 out of 5]

Je décide de relate à Gaspard

[Morten Holst · Rating 4 out of 5]

Then Lisa and I started fighting.
Luckily for her, the bell rang

also yes im marking kids books as read now.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a good lesson in accepting new kids. While it's unfortunate it's only because she was a really good runner, I like how the little puppies didn't let first impressions rule.

[Melissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is one that Madison chose herself at the library. She has good taste. Cute, charming, clever. I'll definitely look for others in this series.

[Heather · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute book about how friendship sometimes comes about in unexpected ways.

[Kayla · Rating 4 out of 5]

My kids get the biggest kick out of Gaspard's tantrum in this story.