About This Book
A New Year introduces young readers to a delightful quartet of animal friends, Stella the Mouse, Nico the Toad, Delilah the Spider, and Bo the Parakeet, who reside in a school. When the new school year begins, they observe that some of the incoming children are anxious and unhappy. Driven by empathy, the animal friends collaborate to find creative ways to make these new students feel comfortable and included. This gentle chapter book is perfect for children aged 4-8, offering a heartwarming narrative about kindness, friendship, and overcoming first-day jitters, making it an excellent resource for discussing school transitions and social emotional learning.
Stella the Mouse, Nico the Toad, Delilah the Spider, and Bo the Parakeet are all delighted that today is the first day of school, and the children will be back--but some of the children, the new ones, seem nervous and unhappy, so the four school friends set out to find some way to make those children feel welcome.
Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think the new children were feeling on their first day of school? What made you think that?
2
What are some things Stella, Nico, Delilah, and Bo did to help the new children feel welcome? Can you think of other ways they could have helped?
3
Have you ever been new somewhere, like a new school or a new activity? How did it feel?
4
What can you do to help someone new feel welcome in your classroom or neighborhood?
5
Why is it important to be kind to new people?
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