Girl on the Bench - A Story About Finding a Friend

At recess, the playground bursts with laughter, racing feet, and rocket ships headed for the moon.Mira sits on a quiet bench beneath a big tree. From there, she sees everything. She sketches swing chains and sandy towers. She watches children build rockets. But no one sees her.Until one day, a quiet boy with a sparkly moon rock sits beside her.With a shared drawing, a moon map, and one brave step ...