https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9 Grade level: Kindergarden en-us 2022-10-03 00:33:30 UTC 2025-11-09 04:59:33 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f4da.png ktg50 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2322997923
Summary: The Rainbow Fish is about a unique fish with exotic, shiny scales. He's so proud of his features that he is very reluctant to share his scales with the other fish. However, when he realizes how alone he is, he doesn't value his glittering scales anymore he just wants friendship. Once he shares them with the other fish, he comes to feel included and even happier. 

This story relates to friendship because of the idea of sacrifice and sharing. It also teaches students how important it is to be kind to others and how words can hurt. ]]> 2022-10-03 00:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2322997923 ktg50 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2322998089 Summary: Enemy Pie is about a young boy who see's the new boy next door, Jeremy, as an enemy. Jeremy laughed at him when he struck him out and never invites him to play. The young boy asks his dad if he's ever had enemies and how to go about this. His dad suggests making "enemy pie" and the special ingredient is to spend an entire day with your enemy. After playing together all day, he realizes Jeremy isn't that good of an enemy. After eating the delicious "enemy" pie together, they end up making plans to play the next day and becoming friends. 

This is a funny story about how you can find a friend in an "enemy". This story is an example of how you can start new and unexpected friendships and how much better it feels to have a friend rather than an enemy. ]]> 2022-10-03 00:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2322998089 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324052242 Friendship allows people to come together and share their life experiences.
Making friends can be hard, but it is worth it.
Even when something is difficult, don't give up because the reward will be great.
You can be different and be friends.]]> 2022-10-03 15:45:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324052242 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324082565 Summary: This children's book tells the story of a lonely little dragon named Dylan who is in search of a friend to play with. He finds a bunch of young children on the playground, but unfortunately, they are afraid of Dylan since he is a dragon and is different from them. Each day, Dylan tries going back to the playground to befriend the children in hopes that they will give him a chance even though he is different from them. As the story continues, Dylan and the children find that they can in fact be friends and have fun together! Dylan enjoys taking the children on rides through the valleys and mountains on his back and the children enjoy having Dylan come and visit every day. 
This book relates to our topic of friendship since it discusses how difficult it can be to make friends and that at first, children may be weary of others who are different from them. This story portrays the message that friends may surprise you and the differences people have make them unique and allow them to bring something special to the table. ]]> 2022-10-03 16:00:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324082565 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324144776 Summary: Sophie has a new friend named Baba the monkey.  Baba is very naughty. Sophie and Baba go to their friend Josh's house to find an invisible tiger in Josh's room! The tiger says her name is Lexa, and the children find a thorn in her paw. Sophie is able to help Lexa and get the thorn out of her paw. Lexa, Baba, Josh, and Sophie all became friends!
This book relates to our topic of friendship because all of the characters look and act differently (Baba is very naughty and Lexa can turn invisible). Despite these differences, the tiger, monkey, and the children are able to form a friendship where everyone feels accepted and included.]]> 2022-10-03 16:33:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324144776 cfh43 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324512419 Summary: This story is about Meera and her imaginary porcupine friend named Ameera. This story is from both the perspective of Meera and Ameera as each of them tell why they are best friends with the other. Ameera talks about the similarities between the two and how she likes that Meera is the only person who can see her. Meera talks about the fun adventures they go on and how Ameera is always there for her. Together through their problem solving and fun activities they make the perfect team.
This book relates to friendship and the importance that forming friendships can make. Although Ameera is an invisible, she is still there for Meera and even cheers her up. This book can teach children about the significance of having friends who are there for you.]]> 2022-10-03 20:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324512419 cfh43 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324559291 Summary: This story starts off with Mali playing some different games by himself. His mother keeps insisting that he goes out and plays game with other kids. Each time he plays with other kids he does not enjoy it. One day, the girl who loves next door, Lesedi, comes over and asks Mali to play with her. She teaches him how to play different games and then he teaches her how to play the games he knows. Mali actually enjoys playing with Lesedi because he now knows how to play these games. They continue to play and become friends.
This book relates to friendship because it shows how coming out of your comfort zone, like Mali did when playing with Lesedi, can be beneficial. This book encourages children to not be afraid to meet new people.]]> 2022-10-03 20:51:34 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2324559291 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2326345142 Summary: Dennis, or "Mime Boy" does not speak, but only acts. Because of this, which makes him different from others, he felt lonely and isolated from others. He makes a new friend named Joy, and the two of them see the world the same way. Neither of them spoke and this book shows the readers that friends do not have to speak to engage and there are many ways to interact with others.

This book relates to friendship in many ways: it describes a protagonist that is not like many other students. This student feels invisible but meets a friend who is just like him and they break the barriers of what friendship can be. This book makes the readers more open-minded and learn new things about different kinds of friendships. 

]]> 2022-10-04 19:06:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2326345142 ktg50 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2326361285 2022-10-04 19:18:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2326361285 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2326367926 Summary: The story starts with describing a typical household family: mom, dads, cousins, Grandma, pets, etc. Then it says that family does not have to be only who you are related to, and school can be a family, too. A classroom is like a home. It emphasizes respect, kindness, and individuality in the classroom through examples. Many students have things in common, but differences are what make students unique. It is okay to make mistakes because students are in school to learn. Students will always be there for you and the classroom is a team and a family.

This book relates to friendship because it emphasizes repeatedly that school is like a community and a family where relationships will be made. The book emphasizes that a classroom is made up of students that respect each other and care for each other, and friendship is a central theme. ]]> 2022-10-04 19:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2326367926 liy112 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2416842659 2022-12-11 15:06:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2416842659 liy112 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2416843179 2022-12-11 15:07:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2416843179 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2417021671 2022-12-11 20:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2417021671 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2417022581 2022-12-11 20:48:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2417022581 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2417022857 2022-12-11 20:49:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2417022857 ktg50 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2419736548 2022-12-13 20:08:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2419736548 ktg50 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2419737168 2022-12-13 20:09:33 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2419737168 ktg50 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2419796967 2022-12-13 21:25:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2419796967 liy112 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2419845674 2022-12-13 22:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2419845674 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2421178516 2022-12-14 23:24:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2421178516 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2421178816 2022-12-14 23:24:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2421178816 https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2421179153 2022-12-14 23:25:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ktg50/21bteptzmjw5gvg9/wish/2421179153