Children's ✦ Penny’s Take
Friends Are Fun!
Lauryn Silverhardt · 2009
57/100
👎 Skip It
Yo Gabba Gabba! fans will light up seeing their favorite characters model sharing and taking turns in a pre-reader-friendly format that libraries have stocked. But once the TV novelty wears off, there's not much book left — it's a thin brand extension that kids outgrow in months. Perfectly fine; not especially worth seeking out.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety86
Substance / usefulness48
Craft & writing55
Originality36
Evidence & accuracy63
Hype vs delivers60
Age-fit78
👁 Human-eye gut-check52
Penny’s verdict57
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