SuitabookThe New Girl
Nicola Davies and Cathy Fisher
- Reading
- Pause over the illustrations as well as the words: compare what they communicate about relationships, then invite reflection on possible responses rather than seeking one approved answer.
- Themes
- Belonging and the treatment of newcomers: A new girl is shown in relation to the rest of her class, with loneliness and harsh words forming part of that relationship. The story creates an opportunity to examine how exclusion feels and how empathy or assertiveness might change a social situation.
- Worth knowing
- Before reading, consider whether references to loneliness or harsh words might feel close to home. Keep discussion open, and avoid assuming every child will respond in the same way.