/assets/images/no-chocolate-spread.jpg (recommended 1600×900, under ~300KB).There’s No Chocolate on Mars
A funny, kindhearted story about belonging, empathy, and discovering joy in something new.
Ages 4–9
7–9 min read‑aloud
Themes: friendship, belonging, empathy, open-mindedness
Read-aloud hook
Imagine moving somewhere new… and the best treat in the universe doesn’t exist there.
Synopsis
Daniel is new, different, and not sure he fits in—until a small group of kids decides to do what great friends do: include him. One shared treat becomes a shared moment, and soon Daniel learns that friendship can feel like home, even on Mars.
What kids take away
- Belonging: making space for someone new.
- Sharing: small acts can change a day.
- Empathy: noticing how someone feels—and helping.
- Open‑mindedness: trying new things without fear.
For teachers
- Discussion questions (literal + inferential + SEL).
- Vocabulary + sentence stems for ELL support.
- Extension activities (role‑play, writing, community).
- Printable one‑page teacher guide (PDF-ready).
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