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Acquaintance
A person you know
Cautiously
Carefully
Complementary
Useful or attractive together
Trustworthy
Able to be trusted
What did Rick do after he saw a jumble of books?
He sighed and began to gather them into a neat pile.
Why did Rick not want to put books into a neat pile?
Today was his birthday.
What did Rick want to do for his birthday?
He wanted a treat before the Cupcake Cafe closed at 5:30 P.M.
How could you tell Rick missed his old friends?
He sat at home and thought about his old friends who called him to wish him a happy birthday.
How could you tell that Rick did not have any friends in his new job?
He had made more than one new acquaintance.
What made Rick go back to his work?
He thought books were his friends and he might as well go back and shelve them.
How could you tell Rick was surprised when he saw four miniature figures?
He yelled ‘ Ah’ and dropped the book.
How did the Bookers know it was Rick’s birthday?
They read the file about the new librarian.
How did Emily try to make Rick not worry?
She told him that they were trustworthy.
What work do the Bookers do?
They ensure everything runs smoothly. They do nightly rodent patrols. They oil the chair. They sharpen pencils.
Which word describes the relationship between the Bookers and Rick?
complementary
How can you tell that Rick became good friends with the Bookers?
He spent many evenings with the Bookers. He bought a toy car and read scary stories. They celebrate birthday together.