How do you think Hello Kitty felt when her friends paid attention to the new girl?

This is a discussion prompt for A New Friend by Elizabeth Bennett. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

What are some ways we can make new friends feel welcome?

This is a discussion prompt for A New Friend by Elizabeth Bennett. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

Have you ever felt left out, and what helped you feel better?

This is a discussion prompt for A New Friend by Elizabeth Bennett. Use it to spark conversation with your child after reading.

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A New Friend

Name: A New Friend
ISBN: 9780439871365

by Elizabeth Bennett

Hello Kitty feels left out when a new student joins her class. This gentle story explores feelings of jealousy and the importance of making new friends.

About This Book

New student is joining Hello Kitty's class! But when her friends pay special attention to the new girl, Hello Kitty feels left out. Will they all be great friends in the end?

Concepts

Loneliness & Belonging Friendship & Loyalty Jealousy & Comparison Empathy & Kindness Self-Confidence & Identity Making Friends Being Different Sibling Rivalry Friendship & Social School Life Animals Bugs & Insects

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Wonderlit Review

This Hello Kitty chapter book gently explores the common childhood experience of a new student joining the class and the ripple effects it can have on existing friendships. Hello Kitty herself feels left out and a bit jealous when her friends give special attention to the newcomer. The narrative follows her emotional journey as she navigates these feelings and ultimately learns the value of welcoming others and the resilience of true friendship. It's a sweet, relatable story perfect for discussing emotions like jealousy and exclusion, and for modeling positive ways to integrate new friends into a group. Parents can use this to open conversations about empathy and navigating social changes in school.