The Buddy Bench (Confetti Kids #8)
2019
First Published
3.41
Average Rating
32
Number of Pages
Part of Series
In this book in the popular Confetti Kids series, Padma and her friends create a buddy bench, where kids can sit if they feel lonely and need a friend. Five friends from diverse backgrounds learn how to navigate common childhood challenges, new experiences, and the world around them in the realistic and kid-friendly Confetti Kids early chapter books. In this story, Padma is excited about meeting new people at school. Making friends comes easily to her, but she soon discovers that it can be hard for others. When she notices a boy sitting by himself every day, Padma enlists her friends to create a buddy bench, where kids can go if they ever feel lonely and want a friend.
Avg Rating
3.41
Number of Ratings
27
5 STARS
11%
4 STARS
30%
3 STARS
52%
2 STARS
4%
1 STARS
4%
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Author
Gwendolyn Hooks
Author · 18 books
Librarian Note: There is more than one author by this name in the Goodreads database. Gwendolyn Hooks was born in Savannah, Georgia, and lived in Texas, Washington, and Italy thanks to her Air Force dad. She earned a degree in secondary math education from the University of Missouri in St. Louis. After teaching middle school math, Gwendolyn decided to follow her new passion, writing for children. She loves visiting schools and libraries sharing her writing life with students. For inspiration, she turns to her husband, three kids and a cat.
