"In a nutshell: reassuring funny story about overcoming shyness and making friends"
Polly is starting big school but not looking forward to it. She wishes she could take Neil, her puffin, with her. In a nice touch we see that mum is feeling a bit sad about it too. It’s not easy making friends and then Polly has an argument with another girl, who owns a parrot, about what bird is best.
Fortunately, the teacher sees a way to make things right. Children will understand exactly how Polly feels while guest appearances by Neil and Skittles the parrot add excitement and more humour. The short text, lively adventure and frequent illustrations make this just the thing for readers at the start of their own schooldays.
Polly and her puffin friend, Neil, have wonderful adventures by the sea. But now the time has come for Polly to go to the place she calls 'Big School'. It might be fun, it might be exciting, and it's definitely a little bit scary. Making new friends can be harder than it sounds ...join Polly on her quest and find out if there might be a new feathered friend for Neil too! Ideal for bedtime stories and early readers.
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Polly and her puffin friend, Neil, have wonderful adventures by the sea. But now the time has come for Polly to go to the place she calls 'Big School'.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The New Friend and determined it is suitable for children aged 5-8 years old
The New Friend features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 5+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 7+ readers
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The New Friend was written by Jenny Colgan and published by Little, Brown Books for Young Readers an imprint of Hachette Children's Group
The New Friend has 93 pages
Yes it is part of Polly and the Puffin series
