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Giving a Compliment

Saying something nice to a friend. Read it together, at your pace. Every page is written in your child's voice.

1. A compliment is a true, kind thing I say about someone. Compliments make people feel seen.

2. I can compliment things people do: "You run fast." "Your drawing is cool." "You are good at math."

3. The best compliments are true ones. I say what I really notice.

4. I give my friend a compliment.

5. People react to compliments in different ways.

What might a quiet reaction mean?

They feel shy about being noticed.
They are surprised and happy inside.
They did not hear me clearly.
We don't know yet — and that's okay.

💡 I can't control reactions, only my kindness. The compliment still did its job.

6. The compliment moment is quick, and then it is done. But kind words stay in people's heads for a long time.

✦ Practice this story interactively — free in the Sovelo app

In the app, your child can choose what happens next, rehearse lines out loud with Spark, and try different endings — including hearing a kind "no" and being celebrated for respecting it. Parents can also create fully personalized stories.

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