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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

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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.

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