The Day We Became Friends

Original Title
成为朋友的那天

Text & Illustrations by 
BOBO

Language
Simplified Chinese

Pages
40

Size
26 x 18.5 cm

Age
4+

Publisher
2024, Beijing Poplar

One day, a little dog joined its owner for a fun trip in the countryside, where everything felt new and exciting. When the owner tossed a tennis ball, the dog eagerly chased after it, but instead of finding the ball, it encountered a wary wild duck. The duck pecked the dog and flew away, but the dog’s curiosity only grew stronger. Determined to make a new friend, the dog chased after the duck, offering its beloved tennis ball as a peace gesture. Would this be enough to help the duck trust the dog?

Through beautiful, expressive illustrations, The Day We Became Friends explores the delicate dance of building friendship across differences. Without any words, the story invites readers to witness the power of connection and the true meaning of friendship through the universal language of actions and emotions.

🏆Selected for the ​2025 Close to Mother Tongue Graded Reading List (Grade 3 Level)

Reviews
“A particularly delightful book. Precisely because there are no words, readers can create their own cute or beautiful narration based on the illustrations. The heartwarming story is also very touching. It’s amazing how the little duck and the little dog connect with each other without saying a word! After reading it, I felt a great sense of joy. ” — Tatsuya Miyanishi

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About the author/illustrator

BOBO is a professional comic artist and picture book author. He has published several works, including I Am Your Little Dog, The Wind Comes from Your Direction, No Zoo, Doodling Is Fun, I Am By Your Side, and Hey, Is Anyone There?.