May I Bring a Friend? is a 1964 book by Beatrice Schenk de Regniers. 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 this book for his jewel-like illustrations.