The Two Tims

Best pals encounter a complication in this welcoming tale of camaraderie from New York Times best-selling author David Elliott.

Tim and Tim are best friends. They like to play and climb trees together. Then Tom comes along. Tom shares some interests with one Tim and some with the other. But can all three boys find common ground? David Elliott and Gabriel Alborozo explore the nuances and adjustments required when a pair of friends becomes a group and how opening your heart can reap enormous rewards. A spot-on read-aloud for young children learning to find a place in their world for new friendships.

David Elliott is the award-winning author of many books for children, including the New York Times bestseller And Here’s to You!, as well as On the Farm, In the Wild, In the Sea, and On the Wing. He is also the author of Nobody’s Perfect, illustrated by Sam Zuppardi. David Elliott lives in Warner, New Hampshire.

Gabriel Alborozo is an illustrator whose books include Let’s Paint!, Let’s Play, and Good Night, Firefly, among others. Before becoming an illustrator, he worked in film and animation. He lives in London.