There’s nothing quite like time spent with your bestie! Whether they’re a friend, family member, or beloved pet, your best pal makes everything from everyday tasks to wild adventures all the more special.

Here are a few of our favorite new and upcoming titles featuring some truly dynamic duos; what are some of yours?

Mac & Cheese: The Origin Story by Michael L. Bennet, illus. by Alison Hawkins

Teeny and Tilly by Beanie Feldstein, illus. by Laura Watkins

The Explorers by Dee Hahn, illus. by Ashlyn Anstee

Pookie and Bean! by Sandra Boynton

Milton Makes a Move by Jonathan Graziano, illus. by Dan Tavis

Waffles and Julius: No Hugs Please! by Ed Vere

Thanks to Orchard Books, Scholastic, Philomel, Dial BFYR, Penguin Young Readers, Boynton Bookworks, Margaret K. McElderry Books, SimonKIDS, Balzer + Bray, and MacKids Books for copies of these!