

Lila and Ben were playing in the park. They liked to swing, slide and run. They also liked to make new friends. They saw a girl sitting on a bench. She had a big hat and a book. She looked sad.
"Who is she?" Lila asked Ben.
"I don't know. She is unknown to us," Ben said.
"Maybe she wants to play with us," Lila said.
"Let's ask her," Ben said.
They walked to the bench and smiled at the girl.
"Hi, we are Lila and Ben. What is your name?" Lila asked.
The girl looked up and shyly said, "I am Mia. I am new here. I don't have any friends."
"We can be your friends," Ben said. "Do you want to play with us?"
Mia nodded and smiled. She put her book in her bag and followed Lila and Ben to the playground.
They had a lot of fun together. They shared their toys and snacks. They told stories and jokes. They enjoyed the sunshine and the breeze.
"Thank you for including me," Mia said to Lila and Ben.
"You are welcome," Lila and Ben said. "You are our friend now."
They hugged and laughed. They were happy. They had made a new friend.
