The Boys - Libro cartonato

Picked this up for a nostalgic read and the hardback binding lays flat nicely, which I appreciate. It's a sweet little tale about four friends who feel like real brothers, and my kid’s already asking to read it again tonight.

The hardback cover feels sturdy enough to survive a dozen bedtime rereads, and the story’s opening line about the boys being friends “a little while before that” hooked me instantly. My kid giggled through the first chapter and asked for it again the same night, which says it all.

The way the four boys are written feels so genuine, like they've actually been through everything together, and the friendship between Tam, Rey, Nattie, and Bobby really carries the story. It's a sturdy hardback that'll survive being read over and over, which is exactly what I wanted for my son's sh