Helping Hand Books: Emily's First Day of School

by Sarah Duchess of York, Ian Cunliffe (Illustrator)

Overview

What a big day: Emily's going to school for the first time-and she's a little nervous. Soon, though, Emily meets new friends, and learns that school can be fun. Children will see exactly what to expect on their first day, and parents will find out how to prepare their child for this important transition.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781402773921
Publisher:	Sterling
Publication date:	05/27/2010
Series:	Helping Hand Books Series
Pages:	24
Sales rank:	1,140,544
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	5 - 7 Years

About the Author

Sarah Ferguson, The Duchess of York, is the author of a number of books for children and adults, including Tea for Ruby and the Little Red picture books series (Simon & Schuster). The Duchess has served as the US spokesperson for Weight Watchers International, Inc. and was a founding member of the American Cancer Society’s “Great American Weigh In,” an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness of the link between excess weight and cancer. She was also a voluntary spokesperson for the American Heart Association. In 2007, the Duchess established the Sarah Ferguson Foundation to fund programs that promote education and wellness, and in 1993 she founded Children in Crisis, which provides aid to needy children around the world.

Editorial Reviews

In one of four titles launching the Helping Hands series from the duchess of York, Emily is afraid of being away from her family for a whole day when school starts. She soon forgets her nervousness as she discovers the joys of playgrounds, painting, and new friends (“Now she couldn’t wait to go to her second day of school!”). Cunliffe’s simple cartoons complement this basic but sincere story about overcoming fear and growing up. Suggestions for parents, written by a child psychologist, are included. Ages 5-7. (May)

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