Hole Book

This picture book for early readers explores friendship, inclusion, and creative problem-solving in a school setting. The central theme is how classmates welcome a friend who feels different and how a thoughtful plan can bring everyone together on a class trip. Ideal for children ages 4–8 who enjoy warm, hopeful stories about belonging, the tone is comforting, adventurous, and uplifting. The story is presented in a story-led format with bright, expressive illustrations that invite little readers to step into the classroom and the moments before a big trip. The reading experience is engaging thanks to clear, accessible text and gentle humor that fosters empathy. Readers move through the narrative as the characters navigate feelings of difference and discover inclusive ways to participate and help others, with the journey unfolding at a comfortable pace. The journey centers on a curious classmate who notices a new friend feels different and longs to join the trip to Mysore. It stays firmly on a journey of inclusion rather than a fixed outcome, inviting readers to consider how small acts of support can open doors for everyone and how the class can adapt to welcome all voices. - Key content elements: themes of friendship, inclusion, and empathy intertwined with the idea of planning and participating in a class trip - Learning outcomes: social-emotional skills, perspective-taking, c