Mike and Conrad, Conrad and Mike are best, best friends. That is until Victor, a new boy, a big boy, a cool boy, arrives at school. Suddenly, Conrad turns into the WORST best friend and forgets all about his pal, Mike. But when Victor’s need to win leaves Conrad crushed, it’s Mike who steps up to the plate and shows how to be a real friend, a true-blue friend, a best, BEST friend.

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Today on Story Time with Darlene, listen to the story “The Worst Best Friend” written and illustrated by Christopher Denise. Follow along here.