Best Friends - A Step Into Reading Book About Friendship
Can you have more than one best friend? This relatable Step into Reading story is for every young reader navigating new friendships.
Friendships can be complicated, even when you're only in elementary school. This leveled reader, about two best buddies whose friendship is disrupted by a new kid at school, will reassure children that there is enough friendship to go around when you widen your circle to include everyone. And the simple, rhyming text will be readily mastered by emergent readers, leading to a feeling of accomplishment.
Perfect for Emergent Readers
Step 1 Readers feature big type and easy words for children who know the alphabet and are eager to begin reading. Rhyme and rhythmic text paired with picture clues help children decode the story, making this book an excellent choice for children ages 4-8 who are building their reading confidence.
Relatable Story About Elementary School Friendships
This book addresses a common social situation many young children face: what happens when a new kid arrives and your friendship dynamic changes? The story reassures readers that friendships can expand and that including others enriches everyone's experience. It's a valuable tool for parents and educators teaching social emotional learning concepts.
Reading Level Features
- Big type designed for beginning readers
- Simple, rhyming text that's easy to memorize and master
- Picture clues that support reading comprehension
- Perfect for children who know the alphabet and are ready to read
- Builds reading confidence through rhythmic patterns
About the Creators
About the Author: MARGERY CUYLER has written dozens of books for children, and she edited many more in her career as an editor. She loves to interact with children on her author visits to schools and enjoys hiking, biking, and entertaining. She and her husband, the parents of two grown sons, live in Lawrenceville, New Jersey. You can visit her website at margerycuyler.com.
About the illustrator: DAVID L. WALKER is super grateful that he gets to draw and paint every day for a living. He has designed stickers, children's fabrics, and greeting cards, and has written and illustrated children's books! You can visit his website at davidwalkerstudios.com.
