About the Book Lily chooses Tamika to be her best friend at the neighborhood pool. But Tamika already has a best friend and doesnt care about Lily. No matter how hard Lily tries to impress Tamika, nothing works. This charming story helps kids learn about what a true friend is. Full color. Book Synopsis Its summer, and Lily spends lots of time at the community pool, where she sees Tamika. Lily decides that Tamika will be her new best friend. Only, Tamika already has a best friend, and no matter how hard Lily tries, she cant seem to impress Tamika. But without Tamika, who will be Lilys best friend? With beautiful watercolor art and poignant text, this author and illustrator create a timeless story about the difficulties of finding a friend. Review Quotes This simple but powerful picture book speaks to . . . every child. (School Library Journal) About the Author Mary Ann Rodman lives in Georgia. E. B. Lewis has won a Coretta Scott King Award as well as a Caldecott Honor. He lives in New Jersey.