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Chester's Way
By Kevin Henkes · Read by Vanessa Marano & Katie Leclerc
- Illustrated by
- Kevin Henkes
- Published by
- Greenwillow Books
- Official grade range
- K–1st
- Official run time
- 10:00
Grade 110 minute videoFriendshipChangeAcceptance
ReadAloudKit recommendation
Why this book fits
Two close friends prefer everything their familiar way until a confident new neighbor challenges their routines.
Grade 1 children can name familiar friendship behaviors and notice how the pair responds when someone new joins them.
Teaching focus
Describe how friendship can grow when people make room for differences.
Original activity
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Official facts verified 2026-09-21 against the Storyline Online book page. Summary, grade fit, themes, and teaching focus are independent ReadAloudKit editorial guidance.