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The New Kid is a children’s picture book written in verse that follows the arrival of Sid, a new student who initially disrupts his classroom. As the story unfolds, one empathetic child remembers how challenging it can feel to be new and chooses to welcome Sid. This gentle, rhythmic narrative highlights the importance of friendship, understanding, and the shared joy of integrating newcomers into a school community.
First publish date: 1998
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Susan Hood
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