Lexile: ~400 - Birthday

Pro

Tommy is Jesse's best friend. It is Jesse's birthday next week. Tommy must buy him a present. What can Tommy buy for Jesse? He is unsure. How can Tommy pick the best present for Jesse?

Here is one way. Tommy can learn about Jesse's hobbies. Everyone has a favorite hobby. Does Jesse play baseball? Tommy can buy Jesse a baseball mitt. Maybe Jesse likes to read books. Tommy can buy him a new novel. Does Jesse swim? He can buy Jesse goggles! Tommy should learn what Jesse likes to do. He should watch Jesse carefully. He can think of many great ideas.  After learning Jesse's hobbies, Tommy can find the perfect gift.

Here is another way to pick a good gift for Jesse. Tommy can ask Jesse's parents. Parents know everything about children. Maybe Jesse wants a new toy or game. He will beg his parents to buy it. His parents will know what Jesse wants. Maybe his parents want to buy it for Jesse. They are waiting for Jesse's birthday. Tommy can buy the gift instead. Then, Tommy can give it to Jesse on his birthday. Jesse will be happy. His parents will be, too!

Can Tommy find a nifty gift for Jesse? It's hard to find a great present. Sometimes people are disappointed. But if Tommy tries these two ways, he will surely select the right birthday gift.

 Con

Tommy still has not bought Jesse's present! What else can he do to find a good gift? Here are a couple of more ways for Tommy to pick a wonderful present.

Tommy can take Jesse shopping. They can go to the shopping mall together. Tommy can pretend he is buying something for himself. Tommy can ask Jesse questions. Do you like this shirt? Have you seen this movie? Tommy can listen to the answers. Then he can secretly buy what Jesse wants.

After all this, what if Tommy still doesn't know? He should not give up. Here is the simplest way. Ask Jesse! Tommy can be honest. Jesse can let him know what he wants. When Jesse opens the gift, he will not be surprised. But he will be happy because it is what he wanted.

Tommy and Jesse are best friends. Even for best friends, it is hard to find the best gift. But if Tommy tries, he will surely find an amazing gift!