A friend is someone who stands up for you, who makes you laugh, and who shares their things with you. A friend makes your sad days happier and pulls your feet back down when your head is in the clouds. Friends are someone who helps you when you are in need, and you would help them anytime they call.
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Here are some books to read together! You can download and save them and keep them forever, to read again and again.
Petros and His Dog
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- Why does Petros make friends with the dog?
- Do you have any pets?
My Tree-Friend
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- How is Mini’s friend like a tree?
- What would you compare your friends too?
My Ten Friends
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- How do the main character’s friends help him?
- What is something nice you can do for your friends?
Mis Diez Amigos
- How do the main character’s friends help him?
- What is something nice you can do for your friends?
Ou Ou Quiere Tener Amigos
- How do you make friends?
- Do you help people make friends as the mouse did with Ou Ou?
Petros Y Su Perro
- Why does Petros make friends with the dog?
- Do you have any pets?
Amigos Bajo el Sol Verano
- How does this story make you feel?
- What activity did Nimmi and Shri do together?
El Paseo al Parque con mi Abuela
- Do you like to go on walks with your family or friends?
- Where do you like to go on walks with friends and why?
Things to Do Together
Talk: Who are your friends? What do you like about your friends?
Write: Write a note to a friend! It could be a drawing, a text message, an email, or a letter you give or send. But try to think of kind words to say to a friend and share them with that special person!
Play: Play the “The things I love” game. Take a minute to go around your house with your family or friends, find five things you love, and explain each of them to your friend. You can do this online with a friend over video chat if you want to! More instructions here
Share a story with PBS Kids: “FRIENDSHIP.”
Share Together
At the end of the week, reflect on what you read and what you did.
More Ideas To Build Young Readers
Come back each Sunday for new Weekly Themes from BookSpring. Meanwhile, keep reading for more parent tips and recommendations!
- Listen to this reading of the book “Lotus & Feather.”
- Watch this unlikely animal duo become friends in the wild, thanks to PBS kids!
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