In Episode 2 of First Graders From Mars, The Problem with Pelly we get to know Horus's friend Pelly. Her family moved to Mars from the Moon Phobos and Pelly feels different when the class makes plans for a special visitor. Tera, another classmate, doesn't help by claiming that a picture Pelly draws of her family is "weird." Pelly questions whether her "fluffernobbin" is normal and wishes she could be "normal" like the other kids with "tentacles." Our students quickly identify the mean words of Tera and connect with sometimes feeling different from others. Our story ends beautifully and we all find out that what makes us different is also what makes us special. I love reading this story with my first graders.
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