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Sobel, June

First Day, Hooray!

40 pp. | Clarion | June, 2024 | Trade ISBN 9780063265783 $19.99
(3) K-3 Illustrated by Nabila Adani. A diverse group of children experience a range of emotions on the first day of a new school year. Using rhyming couplets and expressive digital illustrations, Sobel and Adani normalize feelings such as excitement, nervousness, and bravery. Bold, colorful text emphasizes emotions, while animals representing different moods serve as visual metaphors, enhancing understanding. With practical coping tools and thoughtful back matter (discussion questions), this reassuring picture book is a useful resource for parents and educators guiding young kids through new experiences.
Reviewer: Summer Edward

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