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My First Day At School

by Emmi S. Herman

Book Details

Publisher:Twin Sisters®
Published:2017-03-20
Pages:27
Format:BOOK
Language:en

Reading Info

About This Book

It's Amy's first day of school and she is a little nervous. So Amy's mother gives her a big hug and shows her a folded piece of paper. Then she quickly puts the paper in Amy's pocket and tells her to open it if she needs a little help. Follow Amy throughout her day as she meets new friends, eats lunch, and plays on the playground. What will happen when Amy falls, scrapes both of her knees, and has to go see the school nurse? Will she look at the folded piece of paper in her pocket? A positive en

Our Review

This gentle story tackles the universal anxiety of starting school through Amy's journey, offering young readers a relatable narrative about navigating new classrooms, making friends, and facing small emergencies like scraped knees. The central mystery of the folded paper in Amy's pocket provides a compelling thread that carries the reader through the school day's milestones, from lunchtime to the playground.

What sets this book apart is its focus on emotional resilience and the tangible comfort a small token from home can provide. The story validates a child's nervousness while demonstrating practical coping strategies, making it an ideal read for any child on the cusp of their own first school experience. It delivers a reassuring message about carrying love and courage in your pocket, leaving readers with a sense of empowerment.

Themes

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile Fiction