Happy #PubDay, BUDDY’S NEW BUDDY! In the third book in her beloved Growing with Buddy series, bestselling author Christina Geist chronicles the universal challenge of finding a friend. Establishing a connection with a peer is an integral and complicated part of a child’s life, and navigating a new situation—be it on the playground or in the classroom—can be daunting. As many children around the globe spent their formative years isolated from one another during the pandemic, their need to connect grew while their ability to do so waned (and the same can be said for adults!). Through Christina’s words and Tim Bowers’ beautiful illustrations, BUDDY’S NEW BUDDY reminds us all how to reconnect, and of the joy that comes from forming a bond with someone new. At the link in bio, watch Christina chat about the book’s message on TODAY! 📺 “Friendship-building can be an emotionally charged event in a child’s life—young readers will certainly see themselves in Buddy’s plight.” —Kirkus