Both a celebration of imaginary friends and an encouragement to talk to new people, this picture book from the author-illustrator of *The Bear and the Piano* centres on a boy who prefers to play alone. Some friends are real, some are imaginary, but all can help us find our voice. *My Friend, Billy Whiskers* is a celebration of friendship, bravery, and the little push we sometimes need to step into something new. On a snowy day, while the other children play together, Patrick sits alone, but he isn’t really alone. His imaginary friend, Billy Whiskers, is always there, ready for bike rides, tree climbs, and magical adventures where Patrick’s worries can just disappear. But on this special snow day, with the help of Billy Whiskers, Patrick finds the courage to take a new adventure and say hello to real life children playing in the real life playground. Can you guess what happens next? This picture book from author-illustrator David Litchfield celebrates the magic of imaginary friendship, the power of empathy, and the friends who help us grow.