New Friends in Hawaii
Twins from Ghana find new friends and ocean wonders in Hawaii
About this book
Kofi and Effia are twins from Ghana starting a new life in Hawaii, where their mom has a new job. At school they meet Molly and her brother James, who invite them to the beach. In the sparkling ocean, the four friends meet sea turtles, crabs, dolphins, and more, and a new island starts to feel like home.
Book details
| Book type | Read Along Book – Narrated in a real human voice with word-by-word highlighting and static pictures. |
|---|---|
| Author | Smart Kidz Club |
| Ages | 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 years |
| Grade | Grade 3 |
| Reading level | Level 3, Intermediate Readers |
| Length | 13 pages, 880 words, 8 minutes |
| Categories | Story Time, Dialogic Reading |
| Interactive features | Fill In The Blanks activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Fill In The Blanks 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 New Friends in Hawaii with your child
Starting over in a new place is a big feeling, and this story lets children try it on safely. Kofi and Effia miss home, and they also feel excited about what Hawaii might bring. Read together and talk about what your child would show a new friend about your home, and what they would want to learn about a new place. It is a bright story about friendship, curiosity, and feeling at home wherever you land.
Talk about it together
- What helps someone feel at home in a new place?
- What would you show a new friend about your home?
- What would you want to learn about a new island like Hawaii?
Inside the book
Kofi and Effia are twins from Ghana starting a new life in Hawaii, and everything feels new: the island, the school, and the ocean. It is a story about new friends and new places, and about learning from each other. Children gain a sunny look at ocean creatures and at how strangers become friends.
Read it together and join the four friends at the beach, where gentle waves, curious sea creatures, and shared stories fill the day.
From the book: “We learned so much today.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
This book suits ages 7 to 9 years, also 5 to 7 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 Fill In The Blanks activity is a Reading and Math app feature. This book has no quiz.
How long is the book?
Thirteen pages, 880 words, about 8 minutes of reading time.
Where are Kofi and Effia from?
They are twins from Ghana who are starting a new life in Hawaii.
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