May I Bring a Friend?

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May I Bring a Friend? is a 1964 book by American writer Beatrice Schenk de Regniers, published by Atheneum Books for Young Readers.^[1] It tells the story of a well-mannered boy who frequently gets invited to visit the king and queen. The first time he goes, he asks if he can bring a friend the next time he visits. When they say yes, he always brings different types of exotic animals who are also well mannered. The illustrator, Sir Beni Montresor, won the Caldecott Medal for the book's jewel-like illustrations. ^[2]

Key Information

Author	Beatrice Schenk de Regniers
Illustrator	Beni Montresor
Cover artist	Montresor
Genre	Children's book
Publisher	Atheneum Books
Publication date	September 8, 1964
Publication place	United States
ISBN	0-689-20615-1
OCLC	20016033
Dewey Decimal	[E] 20
LC Class	PZ8.3.D443 May 1989
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1. ^ "May I Bring a Friend". Kirkus Reviews. September 1, 1964. Retrieved February 8, 2025.
2. ^ American Library Association: Caldecott Medal Winners, 1938 - Present Archived 2011-10-18 at the Wayback Machine. URL accessed 27 May 2009.

Awards
Preceded by Where the Wild Things Are	Caldecott Medal recipient 1965	Succeeded by Always Room for One More

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