About This Book
In Secret Pal Surprises, third grader Tommy is excited for Valentine's Day, especially the secret pal exchange. However, when new student Jake is assigned as his secret pal, Tommy begins to notice strange things happening in class, leading him to suspect Jake might be stealing from other students. This chapter book explores themes of honesty, suspicion, and the challenges of forming new friendships, all set against the backdrop of a school Valentine's celebration. It's a gentle mystery that encourages young readers to think about fairness and how to approach difficult social situations.
Jake, a new big kid in Tommy's third grade class, is Tommy's secret Valentine's Day pal, but Tommy suspects that instead of giving presents Jake is taking things from the other students.
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Discussion Prompts
1
How do you think Tommy felt when he started to suspect Jake?
2
What would you do if you thought someone in your class was taking things that didn't belong to them?
3
Why is it important to be honest, even when it's hard?
4
How can we make new kids feel welcome, even if we have questions about their behavior?
5
What are some ways to show kindness and friendship on Valentine's Day, or any day?
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