Braiding Crowns of Friendship by Christine Aldrich

Christine moves to Los Angeles and feels nervous about her new school. On her first day, she meets a friend who helps her feel comfortable. However, she faces bullying about her braids. With support from her family and friend, she embraces her uniqueness. The next day, she gains acceptance, and the bully apologizes, leading to a positive resolution.

What did Christine's family do to make her feel better about moving to a new city?

• They bought her a new dress.

• They ordered pizza and went for ice cream.

• They took her to a theme park.

• They gave her a new pet.

Who did Christine meet on her first day at school that made her feel more comfortable?

• A girl named Little Friend

• Her little brother

• Her teacher, Missus Smith

• A boy named John

How did Christine's family help her after she was teased about her braids?

• They reminded her of her uniqueness and beauty.

• They bought her new clothes.

• They spoke to the school principal.

• They told her to change her hairstyle.

What did Little Friend decide to do to support Christine after she was teased?

• She told Christine to change her hairstyle.

• She wore her hair in braids too.

• She ignored the situation.

• She reported the incident to the teacher.

What change did Christine notice in her classmates' behavior the day after she was teased?

• They asked her to change her hairstyle.

• They ignored her.

• They continued to tease her.

• They complimented her hair.

How did the girl who teased Christine react the next day?

• She apologized to Christine.

• She teased Christine again.

• She ignored Christine.

• She moved to a different class.

What did Christine realize about herself by the end of the story?

• She should change her hairstyle.

• She should avoid making new friends.

• She was beautiful just the way she was.

• She needed to change to fit in.