A New Friend
A summer party, a new kid, and a friendship just starting
About this book
It is August, and Matthew is at his aunt's birthday party when he hears about a new kid who will be in his class next month. At the food table and over birthday cake, Matthew and his friend Jake meet Lewis, who just moved from New York. A shared love of basketball turns strangers into friends before school even starts.
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 | 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 years |
| Grade | Grade 2 |
| Reading level | Level 2, Easy Readers |
| Length | 26 pages, 685 words, 6 minutes |
| Categories | Decodables 2nd Grade, Dialogic Reading, Story Time |
| Interactive features | No activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here.
Get the Reading and Math AppRead Along App: Read along narration with word by word highlighting.
Get the Read Along AppThis edition has no quiz or activity.
Why read A New Friend with your child
Meeting someone new can feel awkward, and this decodable story makes it feel doable. Matthew does not know the new kid, so he starts with something simple: a friendly hello and a shared interest. Talk about how your child can welcome a new classmate, and what small things help strangers become friends. With simple words and a warm story, it is a good first reader for talking about kindness to newcomers.
Talk about it together
- How would you welcome a new kid at your school?
- What helps two people become friends?
- Have you ever been new somewhere? What helped you feel welcome?
Inside the book
It is August, and Matthew is at a birthday party when he meets Lewis, a new kid who just moved from New York. It is a story about welcoming someone new: a hello, a shared favorite team, and time together turn strangers into friends. Children gain a friendly example of how to include a newcomer, told in simple decodable words.
Read it together and enjoy the easy way the boys find things in common. Before school even starts, a new friendship is already growing.
From the book: “I am so glad I got to meet you two today.”
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Frequently asked questions
What ages is this book for?
This book suits ages 5 to 7 years, also 7 to 9 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. This book has no quiz or activity.
How long is the book?
Twenty-six pages, 685 words, about 6 minutes of reading time.
Is this book good for beginner readers?
Yes. It is a decodable book that uses one- and two-syllable words with 'ew' patterns, blends, digraphs, and first and second grade sight words.
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