Lifetime previewAlex and the Friend Across the Fence
Alex and a friend across a fence share stories, trade small treasures, and solve a dispute over a fallen kite, learning how patience and curiosity make long friendships grow.
- Recommended age
- Ages 4–8
- Reading time
- 7 minutes
- Illustrated pages
- 6 pages
- Category
- Friendship
Story guide
About this story
With a friendly mystery at its heart, Alex and the Friend Across the Fence encourages children to wonder what Alex will try next. Alex and a friend across a fence share stories, trade small treasures, and solve a dispute over a fallen kite, learning how patience and curiosity make long friendships grow. 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. The story offers enough adventure to hold attention while keeping the mood warm, understandable, and suitable for young children.
A little preview
A white picket fence split the yard like a scribble on paper. On one side, Alex had a row of sunflowers; on the other side, a bicycle stood resting in the grass. A neighbor called Milo lived beyond the fence and kept waving whenever Alex watered the sunflowers. They had been polite acquaintances for weeks but never more. The problem started when a colorful kite got tangled on Milo’s side and drifted back and forth over the fence like a sleepy bird. Alex wanted to help but wasn’t sure how to reach across politely.
What children can learn
- Friendship
- Listening
- Welcoming others
Perfect for
- Calm story time
- Parent-child reading
- Kindergarten
- Early readers
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