About This Book
Sophie Simon Solves Them All introduces Sophie, a brilliant third-grader who prefers advanced calculus to playground games. Her parents, concerned by her lack of friends, challenge her to focus on social skills. Sophie soon finds herself applying her formidable intellect to help her classmates navigate their own parental dilemmas, inadvertently learning about empathy, connection, and the joys of friendship along the way. This humorous chapter book is perfect for early elementary readers, offering a lighthearted look at what it means to be smart and how to connect with others.
Sophie Simon, a third-grade genius, wants a graphing calculator so she can continue to study calculus while she rides the bus to school, but her parents are more concerned that she does not have any friends.
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Discussion Prompts
1
Sophie is very good at math, but she struggles with making friends. What are some things you are really good at? What are some things you find challenging?
2
Why do you think Sophie's parents were more concerned about her not having friends than her studying calculus?
3
How does Sophie use her intelligence to help her classmates? What does she learn about friendship in the process?
4
Have you ever felt different from other kids? How did you handle it?
5
What qualities do you look for in a good friend?
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