Lifetime library previewAlex and the Picnic with One Empty Seat
Alex follows the clues around the Picnic with One Empty Seat, discovering how friendship and listening can turn a puzzling moment into a gentle adventure.
- Recommended age
- Ages 4–8
- Reading time
- 7 minutes
- Illustrated pages
- 6 pages
- Category
- Friendship
Story guide
About this story
A curious discovery sets Alex and the Picnic with One Empty Seat in motion and gives Alex a meaningful reason to help. Alex follows the clues around the Picnic with One Empty Seat, discovering how friendship and listening can turn a puzzling moment into a gentle adventure. Across 6 illustrated pages, children ages 4–8 can follow the action while exploring friendship, listening, welcoming others. The story focuses on listening, inclusion, and the small actions that help a new friendship feel safe. Parents and children can use the ending to reflect on the choices, feelings, and discoveries that shaped the adventure.
A little preview
One bright morning, Alex discovered that picnic with one empty seat was not behaving as anyone expected. A small new friend explained the problem, then waited hopefully. Alex did not stand back and watch. The young hero looked closely, asked what had already been tried, and promised to help find a gentle solution. Together they packed a snack, a ribbon, and a notebook for clues before setting out.
What children can learn
- Friendship
- Listening
- Welcoming others
Perfect for
- Calm story time
- Parent-child reading
- Kindergarten
- Early readers
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