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Series: Paramount Happy Readers Level: 3 Book Number: 4 Publisher: Paramount Books Peter – the new boy at school Ali – Peter’s first friend Teacher – supportive and welcoming Other classmates – initially unsure but eventually friendly

"A New Boy at School" tells the story of Peter, a young boy who feels nervous on his first day at a new school. At first, Peter struggles to make friends and feels out of place. But a kind student named Ali helps him settle in, and with the support of his teacher and classmates, Peter begins to feel welcomed and included. The book highlights how a little kindness can make a big difference in helping someone feel at home.

Age Group: 6–8 years old (Grade 2–3) Reading Level: Early fluent readers developing confidence with full sentences and paragraph structure Skills Focus: Reading comprehension Vocabulary development Social-emotional learning (empathy, friendship, inclusiveness)