Thy Friend, Obadiah by Brinton Turkle
Published by Puffin in 1969
Caldecott Honor
Summary: Obadiah is annoyed when a seagull begins to follow him around town. Later when the seagull needs Obadiah's assistance, the boy realizes he can be a friend as well. One of several books about Obadiah.
Ideas for use in library:
read aloud and discuss friendship and compassion
Curriculum connections:
History: study the town in Nantucket, the clothing, language differences, and family life of Quakers in colonial times.
Accessed via Knox County Public Library.

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