A New Friend
Little Simon · Paperback · January 20, 2015
In this first of a charming series about a little mouse and her forest friends, Sophie Mouse must convince her classmates—and herself—that a new student is nothing to fear.
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- Who it’s for
- A warm schoolyard story makes room for the nerves and promise of meeting someone new.
- Themes
- Welcoming newcomers, Overcoming fear of difference, Friendship
- Genres
- Chapter Books, Friendship, Small Pets
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In this first of a charming series about a little mouse and her forest friends, Sophie Mouse must convince her classmates—and herself—that a new student is nothing to fear. Even if he is a snake! Readers will delight in The Adventures of Sophie Mouse! In the first book of The Adventures of Sophie Mouse, springtime has arrived at Silverlake Forest! The animals are coming out of their homes, buds are blooming on the trees, and the air smells of honeysuckles and tree bark.
Continue reading
Sophie Mouse can’t wait to go back to school after the long winter break. Even better, there’s a new student in class—Sophie loves meeting new animals! But the class gasps when Owen enters: he’s a snake! No one is brave enough to sit near him, or play with Owen at recess, or even talk to him. Can Sophie help her friends understand that Owen’s not scary after all? With easy-to-read language and illustrations on almost every page, the Adventures of Sophie Mouse chapter books are perfect for beginning readers.
A Gentle Welcome
A warm schoolyard story makes room for the nerves and promise of meeting someone new.
Come here for
- A forest classroom and the awkwardness of a new arrival
- A kind-hearted friendship story for beginning readers
Expect
- Easy-to-read language with illustrations on almost every page
- A gentle focus on fear, welcome, and understanding
Where it sits
| Small Pets | 71% |
|---|---|
| Chapter Books | 68% |
| Friendship | 44% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Small Pets
- Nature & Wildlife
- Chapter Books
- Authors
- Poppy Green
- Publisher
- Little Simon
- Published
- January 20, 2015
- Format
- Paperback
- Theme
- Welcoming newcomers · Overcoming fear of difference · Friendship
- Reading lane
- Small Pets