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Let's Be Enemies Paperback – September 28, 1988

by Janice May Udry (Author), Maurice Sendak (Illustrator)
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James used to be my friend. But today he is my enemy.

James and John are best friends—or at least they used to be. They shared pretzels, umbrellas, and even chicken pox. Now James always wants to be boss, and John doesn't want to be friends anymore. But when he goes to James' house to tell him so, something unexpected happens.

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    32 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Kindergarten - 2
  5. Lexile measure
    470L
  6. Dimensions
    5.31 x 0.08 x 6 inches
  7. Publisher
    HarperCollins
  8. Publication date
    September 28, 1988
  9. ISBN-10
    0064431886
  10. ISBN-13
    978-0064431880
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James and John are best friends-or at least they used to be. They shared pretzels, umbrellas, and even chicken pox. Now James always wants to be boss, and John doesn't want to be friends anymore. But when he goes to James' house to tell him so, something unexpected happens.

About the Author

Mrs. Udry's first book, A Tree Is Nice, illustrated by Marc Simont, won the 1957 Caldecott Award for the most distinguished American picture book. Mrs. Udry is also the author of Glenda, Let's Be Enemies (also illustrated by Maurice Sendak), Mary Ann's Mud Day, The Mean Mouse and Other Mean Stories, and Thump and Plunk.



Maurice Sendak’s books have sold over 50 million copies and have been translated into more than 40 languages. He received the 1964 Caldecott Medal for Where the Wild Things Are and is the creator of such classics as In the Night Kitchen, Outside Over There, Higglety Pigglety Pop!, and Nutshell Library. In 1970 he received the international Hans Christian Andersen Medal for Illustration, in 1983 he received the Laura Ingalls Wilder Award from the American Library Association, and in 1996 he received a National Medal of Arts in recognition of his contribution to the arts in America. In 2003, Sendak received the first Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award, an annual international prize for children’s literature established by the Swedish government.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ HarperCollins; Harper Trophy ed. edition (September 28, 1988)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0064431886
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0064431880
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ 470L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Kindergarten - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.76 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.31 x 0.08 x 6 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 63 ratings

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5.0 out of 5 stars This is the first book I ever read!
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Love this treasure by Maurice Sendak I first read in 2nd grade in 1975!
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Ann M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful and timeless story!
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My mother was an elementary school teacher and I grew up in the 60’s reading this book. Recently I became a grandmother and was thrilled to find that it is still in print. Wonderful and timeless story with classic Maurice Sendak illustrations. Highly recommend!
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Ericka
5.0 out of 5 stars So in love.
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019
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This was my favorite book as a toddler. It literally instilled my love of reading. This book was a great price and in excellent condition.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love this!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2018
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This little book describes little-boy behavior (and big-boy behavior, for that matter) to a T, with wonderful illustrations to top it all off. Loved it.
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The book is smaller than what I wanted but will get the job done. The book is in great condition.
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Danielle
5.0 out of 5 stars Nice Teaching Tool
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2017
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My daughter loves this book, the illustrations and the story are great and its a quick bedtime read. Teaches a nice tale about having a squabble and becoming friends again.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Let's Be Enemies
Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2014
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A wonderful book for children and adults as well. We all get upset with our nearest and dearest at one time or another. This book is a lesson on resolving conflict and understanding what is important in a relationship. Great book!
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Jillian E. Yuhas
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite book when I was 3-4 years old
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My favorite book when I was 3-4 years old. I memorized it and used to 'read' it to my friends, much to their parents' amazement. Bought it for my granddaughter and can't wait to share it with her.
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PD72
1.0 out of 5 stars Really poor book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2022
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Always on the look out for good books to support children, can not believe I bought this. Story line is awful, quality and size ridiculous. Don’t waste your money nor time!
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1.0 out of 5 stars Really poor book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 23, 2022
Always on the look out for good books to support children, can not believe I bought this. Story line is awful, quality and size ridiculous. Don’t waste your money nor time!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Sendak at his simplest and most enriching
Reviewed in India on July 14, 2019
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A treasure
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5.0 out of 5 stars ストーリーもイラストも素敵
Reviewed in Japan on September 13, 2018
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読んでいて、ほんとにほのぼのします。水ぼうそうまでお揃い？？なんて！気に入らなかった点と言えば、本の大きさがもう少し大きければいいな、と言う事だけです。なぜなら、小学校での読み聞かせに読んであげたい本だからです。
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5.0 out of 5 stars delizioso libriccino, poetico e tenero
Reviewed in Italy on April 4, 2016
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Un breve , poetico e tenero racconto dell'amicizia tra bimbi. I disegni sono molto espressivi e in poche pagine Janice May Udry riesce a ripercorrere tutte le fasi delle emozioni altalenanti che accompagnano le amicizie dei bambini: oggi siano nemici e domani siamo amici per la pelle.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Splendido!
Reviewed in Italy on February 9, 2017
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Un libro splendido, divertente e dolce, illustrato da Sendak con una cura delle espressioni impagabile! Un classico da regalare ad ogni bambino e non solo.
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