Reading Champion: A New Friend For Hannah
Reading champion Series
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What’s inside...
Hannah feels lonely in her new school and struggles to make friends. Everything changes when she meets Tom, a friendly boy with a magical secret. Together they embark on adventures that transform their lives and forge a friendship that will last a lifetime. Hannah has just moved house and she is missing her friend next door. Then she finds a rabbit in her new garden, marking the beginning of more heartwarming adventures and the discovery of new friendships.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-9
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How did Hannah feel when she first met her new friend and how did her feelings change throughout the story?
Why is it important to be kind and open to new friendships?
What are some ways Hannah and her new friend learned to trust and help each other?
What would you do if you were in a similar situation as Hannah?
How can making new friends impact our lives positively?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, emphasize the value of empathy by asking your child how they would feel in Hannah’s situation.
Encourage your child to relate personal experiences of making new friends and compare them with Hannah's experiences in the story.
Highlight the importance of kindness and openness, reinforcing these values by connecting them to real-life scenarios your child might encounter.
After reading the story, engage in a role-play activity where you and your child can take turns being Hannah and her new friend, navigating through various scenarios inspired by the story.
Use the discussion as an opportunity to talk about body language and facial expressions, discussing how they might indicate someone’s feelings, based on the illustrations and events in the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of friendship
Explanation: In the story, Hannah learns the value of making new friends when a new student joins her class.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by being open to forming new friendships at school or in extracurricular activities, promoting social skills and emotional support.
Example Lesson: Embracing change
Explanation: Hannah initially struggles but eventually adapts to having a new friend, which changes her routine.
Real-World Application: This lesson can help children understand that changes can lead to positive outcomes and they can adapt by maintaining a positive attitude and openness.
Example Lesson: Empathy and understanding
Explanation: The story demonstrates how Hannah puts herself in the shoes of the new student, understanding her feelings of being the new person.
Real-World Application: Children can learn to be empathetic towards others' feelings and situations, helping them build stronger and more understanding relationships.