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A New Home in Campo Grande

Marina was a happy girl who lived in Sapezal. Her room was pink and full of toys.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

One sunny day, Mama said, 'We're moving to a new city, Campo Grande!'. O papai e a mamãe encontraram um novo emprego e uma nova casa super legais.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

Marina felt both excited and sad. She wondered about her friends and the new place.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

Her father said, 'You can make new friends and keep the old ones!'

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

The next day, they packed their things in boxes. Marina packed her favorite doll.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

The moving truck was big and spacious. Marina felt small as she looked inside.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

On the road, Marina and her parents played games and sang songs together.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

They arrived in Campo Grande. The city was bigger, with tall buildings and busy streets.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

Marina's new room was blue. She hung stars above her bed and smiled.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

The next day, they explored the city. Marina saw a big park with a playground.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

In the park, she met a girl named Ana. They played on the swings and laughed.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

Marina realized that while she missed Sapezal, Campo Grande felt like home too.

4-year-old, fair skin, blue eyes, brown hair in her room, playing; setting is Sapezal.

Reflection Questions

  • How do you think Lara felt about moving to a new place?
  • What can you do to feel at home in a new environment?
  • How important is it to make new friends? How can you make someone new feel welcome?

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