Two Friends, One Coat

By Wendy Ellison

(Based on a true story)

two girls playing together at recess

Illustrations by Garth Bruner

Hey, Macy, race you to the slide!

OK, Monroe!

Beat you! I get to go down first!

What’s wrong?

I’m so cold!

Where’s your coat?

I forgot it today.

You can wear my coat.

Then you’ll be cold!

We can take turns! That way we’ll both be warm!

Thanks for sharing.

That’s what friends are for!