About This Book
This heartfelt chapter book explores the complex emotions of friendship, jealousy, and adaptation when a new person enters a close bond. Annie and Nina's "super best friend" status is challenged when Nina's cousin, Irina, arrives from Russia to live with Nina's family. Annie grapples with feeling replaced and the difficult emotions that come with sharing her best friend. The story gently guides young readers through understanding these feelings and finding ways to adapt to change in friendships. It's ideal for children experiencing similar shifts in their social circles or learning about empathy for new arrivals.
Annie and Nina are super best friends and do everything together until Nina's cousin Irina arrives from Russia to live with the family.
Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Annie felt when Irina first arrived?
2
Have you ever felt jealous when a friend spent time with someone else? How did you handle it?
3
What are some ways Annie, Nina, or Irina could have made the situation easier for everyone?
4
How is Irina's experience different from Annie's or Nina's?
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