When Stick rescues Stone from a prickly situation with a Pinecone the pair becomes fast friends But when Stick gets stuck can Stone return the favor Author Beth Ferry makes a memorable debut with a warm rhyming text that includes a subtle anti-bullying message even the youngest reader will understand New York Times bestselling illustrator Tom Lichtenheld imbues Stick and Stone with energy emotion and personality to spare In this funny story about kindness and friendship Stick and Stone join George and Martha Frog and Toad and Elephant and Piggie as some of the best friend duos in childrenrsquos literature