Bink & Gollie

Bink & Gollie by Kate DiCamillo and Alison McGhee illustrated by Tony Fucile is a 2011 Children Notable Book. 

This is a cute story about two girlfriends one tall and one short.  They like to roller skate together, have adventures and eat pancakes that Gollie has made.  The first story is about compromise and how the two friends meet half way.  The second story is about going on an adventure by yourself, but then your friend Bink keeps reminding you that she is still there and sharing the fun of making it to the top with your best friend.  The third story is a cute section about sharing your friendship with someone else.  Bink and Gollie is a picture book and the illustrations tell the story as much as the words do.  Even though the pictures are somewhat cartoonish, the emotions and exuberance experienced because of the friendship emanates throughout the book.  I enjoyed the stories and the illustrations found in this book.

DiCamillo, K. & McGhee, A. (2010). Bink & Gollie. Somerville: Candlewick Press.