New friends come in handy

“You can go and talk with them.”

DORA MARIA IRAHETA, 7

Costa Mesa

“Sometimes your friends have new friends that are nice and they

can help you do something.”

FRIDA RAMOS, 7

Costa Mesa

“When you meet somebody new, you can play with them and you can

help them in class.”

ALEXIS CHAIRES, 7

Costa Mesa

“I get shy and I try not to be shy.... I like playing cards or

playing with toys.”

DILAN LOPEZ, 7

Costa Mesa

“At recess, you can play with them and when they lose a pencil,

you can get them one.”

DANIEL JIMENEZ, 6

Costa Mesa

-- Interviews and photos compiled by Christine Carrillo