Rolling Wheels of Friendship
Five friends make every game one everyone can play
About this book
Olivia, Mia, Jamal, Alex, and Sophie spend a bright day together in Ms. Day's classroom and on the playground. They play alphabet games, build a sandcastle, and dream up dances. Olivia uses a wheelchair, and her friends make sure every game is one she can join, because a good team leaves nobody out.
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 | 19 pages, 1465 words, 14 minutes |
| Categories | Character Education, Storytime |
| Interactive features | Comprehension quiz, Memory Blocks Game activity |
| Language | English |
Where you can read this book
Reading and Math app: Read it here, plus Comprehension quiz and Memory Blocks Game 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 Rolling Wheels of Friendship with your child
Inclusion is easy to talk about and harder to practice, and this classroom story shows what it looks like in real games. Olivia worries about keeping up, and her friends answer by changing the game, not by leaving her out. Ask your child how they can make room for everyone in play, and what it feels like to be truly included. It is a joyful story about empathy, teamwork, and friendship that celebrates differences instead of hiding them.
Talk about it together
- What does it mean to include someone in a game?
- How can a game change so everyone can play?
- What makes Olivia's friends good friends?
Inside the book
Five friends spend a day of alphabet games, playground adventures, and silly mishaps in Ms. Day's classroom and on the playground. It is a story about inclusion: Olivia uses a wheelchair, and her friends make every game one she can join. Children gain a joyful picture of empathy, and ideas for making room for everyone in play.
Read it together and enjoy how the group solves each worry with teamwork. From the alphabet table to the sandbox, every friend has a part to play.
From the book: “You're our friend, Olivia. Your wheelchair doesn't change that.”
Words to learn in this book
- Adventure: A fun and exciting activity where you explore or try something new.
- Alphabet: All the letters we use to write words, from A to Z.
- hesitated: Stopped or paused for a moment because you weren't sure what to do.
- accidentally: When something happens by mistake, not on purpose.
- confidence: Believing in yourself and knowing you can do something.
- moat: A trench or ditch filled with water around a castle to keep it safe.
- twinkling: Shining or sparkling with light, like stars or someone's eyes.
- include: When you are made part of a group or activity and not left out.
- team: When people work together and help each other to reach a goal.
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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. The Comprehension quiz and the Memory Blocks Game activity are Reading and Math app features.
How long is the book?
Nineteen pages, 1465 words, about 14 minutes of reading time.
Does Olivia use a wheelchair?
Yes. Olivia uses a wheelchair, and her friends make sure she is part of every game.
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