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erinmp's review against another edition
4.0
I adored this book!! There's a new girl in Mia's class and everyone offers to show her around. Mia is curious about this girl who only answers "I have an iguana" when asked her name. But Mia is unsure how to be friends with Shakeeta; and she doesn't even know what an iguana is. Will Mia ever have the courage to try and be friends with the new girl?
Loved, loved it. Expresses so many feelings and experiences: shyness, being the new kid, making friends, curiosity, fear. The illustrations are simply wonderful. Light and colorful and full of amazing simplicity. AND one of the main characters is a child of color and there are other children of color in the class. Really liked this.
Loved, loved it. Expresses so many feelings and experiences: shyness, being the new kid, making friends, curiosity, fear. The illustrations are simply wonderful. Light and colorful and full of amazing simplicity. AND one of the main characters is a child of color and there are other children of color in the class. Really liked this.
artemis8's review against another edition
5.0
Really cute story of friendship when a new girl shows up at school.
readingthroughtheages's review against another edition
3.0
Another book to add to my "friends" collection. Great for discussion about how someone who is new might feel in a new situation. I didn't love the "punch me in the head" references.
alisun's review against another edition
5.0
Another title to add to my welcome to school collection! Feeling nervous, needing a friend, not sure how to connect -- this sweet story hits all the notes without being too didactic (no big moralizing lessons). Perfect for the classroom or for a child starting school.
beecheralyson's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book. Would be great to read aloud with younger students.
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