The Friend Magnet
A shy girl learns that a kind word can start a friendship
About this book
Scarlett is a shy little girl who wishes she could be friends with Olivia, the girl in her class who always seems to have lots of friends. Her mother shares a simple tip for making friends, and Scarlett decides to try it. One kind word at a time, Scarlett finds her way past shyness.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Sippi S. |
| Ages | 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years |
| Grade | Grade 1 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 14 pages, 730 words, 7 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Character Education |
| Interactive features | Count the Objects activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Count the Objects activity in the Reading and Math app.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppQuizzes and activities live in the Reading and Math app only. They are not part of the Read Along App.
Why read The Friend Magnet with your child
Shyness can feel lonely, and this story gives shy children a practical first step. Scarlett wants friends but does not know what to say, until her mother shows her that a kind word can open a conversation. Talk about compliments your child can give, and how noticing something nice about someone else makes both people feel good. It is a gentle story for building confidence, one friendly word at a time.
Talk about it together
- What is a compliment, and how does it make someone feel?
- Why was it hard for Scarlett to talk to Olivia?
- What kind words could you say to someone new?
Inside the book
Scarlett is shy, and she wishes she could be friends with Olivia, who always seems surrounded by friends. It is a story about the power of a kind word: her mother teaches her that a compliment can open a conversation. Children gain a simple, practical way to make friends, and confidence to try it themselves.
Read it together and watch Scarlett gather her courage at school. One friendly word leads to another, and soon Scarlett's world feels a little bigger and warmer.
From the book: “A kind word can start a friendship.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
This book suits ages 5 to 7 years, also 3 to 5 years.
Is this book narrated?
Yes. It is a read along book, so a real human voice reads the story while words are highlighted one by one on screen.
Which apps carry this book?
Both the Reading and Math app and the Read Along App. The Count the Objects activity is a Reading and Math app feature. This book has no quiz.
How long is the book?
Fourteen pages, 730 words, about 7 minutes of reading time.
How does Scarlett make friends?
Scarlett learns that a kind word, like a compliment, can start a friendship.
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