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in a grand parade in your honor made

gameboards

making new friends

Through their father's memories

and a barnyard full of animals

Dear New Friend Roger Mello in a grand parade inNEA Read Across America 2025 2026 selection A young Persian boy extends a welcoming invitation to a friend to visit his home in the hopes of finding friendship and acceptance A young boy invites a new friend to visit his house by writing a letter describing what to expect during the visit. As readers, we learn of the customs, foods, and traditions of this Persian family. The boy is clearly hoping for friendship and acceptance in this charming story in