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Danbi

Danbi Leads the School Parade

Danbi is thrilled to start her new school in America. But a bit nervous too, for when she walks into the classroom, everything goes quiet. Everyone stares. Danbi wants to join in the dances and the games, but she doesn't know the rules and just can't get anything right. Luckily, she isn't one to give up. With a spark of imagination, she makes up a new game and leads her classmates on a parade to remember! Danbi Leads the School Parade introduces readers to an irresistible new character. In this story, she learns to navigate her two cultures and realizes that when you open your world to others, their world opens up to you.
Age Groups: Big Kids, Little Kids
Skills: Problem Solving
Author: Anna Kim

Discussion Questions

  • What challenge does Danbi face in the story?
  • Have you ever felt like Danbi does when she's the new kid at school?
  • What does Danbi do to bring people together? Why do you think her strategy works?
  • What lesson do you learn from Danbi?

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