Definition:

A friend is someone you like spending time with because they make you feel happy and special, and help you when you need it. 

In short:

Build bonds that last forever.

Summary:
Little Taco Truck enjoys his life in the city until other food trucks arrive with some new and interesting choices. Little Taco Truck worries that there are too many food trucks. When new challenges arise because of a lack of space, the trucks are able to work on a solution together. They are able to make room for everyone, even new trucks that join them. 

Lesson Objectives: 

1. As students learn about the food of various cultures, they become more curious and willing to make new friends with those who are different from themselves. 
2. Teachers can use this book to prepare students for a celebration of the diverse cultures in our world. 

Guiding Questions: 

1. What kind of food does Little Taco Truck sell? 
2. At first, Little Taco Truck is the only food truck in the city. What food truck comes next, and what kind of food does it sell? 
3.  When more food trucks arrive, Little Taco Truck is upset. Why is the truck upset? 
4. What does Little Taco Truck do to protect his space? 
5. Are the food trucks able to find a way to make space for everyone? What happens? 
6. Why is Little Taco Truck happy by the end of the story? 
7. Have you ever had a meal or treat from a food truck? If so, what kind of food did you get? 
8. If you haven’t ever visited a food truck, what kind would you like to visit? What kind of food would you get? 
9. When a new person comes to your school or home, how do  you treat them? 
10. Do you know anyone who speaks a different language than you or came from another country? What do you know about the place they came from? The food they like to eat?