00:00Marie was new in the city and didn't know anyone. She often felt lonely at school as she hadn't made
00:04any friends yet. One day she noticed a boy called Max who was also alone. He was often teased by
00:09the
00:09other children because he was always sticking his nose in books. Marie decided one day to sit down
00:14with Max and talk to him. She quickly discovered that they had many interests in common, especially
00:18a love of books. Every day during the lunch break, Marie and Max sat down together and laughed a lot.
00:24The children at school kept looking over at them and couldn't understand how such outsiders could
00:27have so much fun. Soon some of the children became so curious that they also sat down with Max and
00:32Marie. They were happy to meet every new child and were very interested in the hobbies of the others.
00:37Max and Marie showed the other children that it is okay to be different and that true friendship
00:41knows no prejudice. One day when Marie looked into the group of children who now sat with them every
00:46lunch break, she saw how happy Max looked at her and she realized that true friendship often develops
00:51where you least expect it. Openness and kindness can build bridges between people.
