Best Friends

Written by Margery Cuyler

A young child navigates friendships and playtime with their best friend and a new classmate.

3.9 Goodreads · 52 ratings

32 pages· 168 words· Est. 2 min read-aloud· 290L

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Bookroo's summary

Two best friends face a challenge when a new student arrives, testing the strength of their bond. As they navigate this change, they learn that friendship can expand to include everyone. Will they embrace the newcomer and discover the joy of widening their circle? This engaging story, with its simple rhymes and rhythmic text, is perfect for young readers eager to explore the complexities of friendship.

From the publisher

Can you have more than one best friend? This relatable Step into Reading story is for every young reader navigating new friendships. Friendships can be complicated, even when you’re only in elementary school! This leveled reader, about two best buddies whose friendship is disrupted by a new kid at school, will reassure children that there is enough friendship to go around when you widen your circle to include everyone! And the simple, rhyming text will be readily mastered by emergent readers, leading to a feeling of accomplishment. Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story.

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