Old Friends

Ages 4 to 8

A heartwarming debut picture book about a girl whose search for friends after the loss of her grandmother inspires her to go undercover and join the local senior citizens group.

Marjorie wants a friend who loves the same things she does: baking shows, knitting, and gardening. Someone like Granny. So with a sprinkle of flour in her hair and a spritz of lavender perfume, Marjorie goes undercover to the local Senior Citizens Group. It all goes well until the cha-cha-cha starts and her cardigan camouflage goes sideways. By being true to herself, Marjorie learns that friends can be of any age if you look in the right places.

About the Author

Margaret Aitken is a Scottish writer for children. Along with her husband and three sons, Margaret is enjoying life in a New England–style farmhouse in Maine. When she isn’t writing she can mostly be found at the beach, in the garden, or baking something gluten-free. Old Friends is her debut picture book.

Lenny Wen was born and raised in Indonesia. She lives in the countryside of Austria with her husband, two stepchildren, and her assistant, a Shiba Inu called Aiki. When she's not illustrating, she may be found staring at trees, reading books, contemplating story ideas, or hugging her dog.