Daniel's going to nursery school! He has a new classroom, a new teacher, and a brand-new cubby for all his things. But when it's time for his mother to leave him, Daniel doesn't want her to go. It takes a very special goodbye--and a reminder that she will always come back--to assure him that he'll be fine. Now he's ready to listen to stories, play at the water table, bake pumpkin cookies, and even share his favorite stuffed animal with his new friends at naptime. And when his mom returns to pick him up, he's ready to tell her all about his day! Told with warmth and humor, Don't Go! is the perfect book to share with an apprehensive preschooler. Included are a cookie recipe and helpful tips for parents on starting school. Recommended for ages 2 to 4.
Daniel’s going to nursery school! He has a new classroom, a new teacher, and a brand-new cubby for all his things. But when it’s time for his mother to leave him, Daniel doesn’t want her to go. It takes a very special goodbye—and a reminder that she will always come back—to assure him that he’ll be fine. Now he’s ready to listen to stories, play at the water table, bake pumpkin cookies, and even share his favorite stuffed animal with his new friends at naptime. And when his mom returns to pick him up, he’s ready to tell her all about his day! Told with warmth and humor, Don’t Go! is the perfect book to share with an apprehensive preschooler. Included are a cookie recipe and helpful tips for parents on starting school.
Author Bio
Jane Breskin Zalben has written and illustrated many distinctive picture books, including Pearl's Eight Days of Chanukah and the best-selling Beni holiday series. She is also a cookbook writer, the author of six novels for older readers, and a painter of abstract art. The mother of two grown sons, she lives on Long Island, New York, with her husband, Steven.
Editorial Reviews
Zalben's honesty and pragmatic tone will put young readers at ease. . . A terrific tale to take the sting out of the first-day-of-school separation anxieties. Kirkus Reviews
[T]here's a familiarity to the events that will resonate with both children and parents and a practicality that will pave the way for good beginnings. Booklist, ALA
Cozy artwork and a reassuring text make this book a solid choice for quelling those first-day fears. . . . Zalben depicts an inviting environment and treats Daniel's concerns with understanding and respect, showing readers how feelings of anxious anticipation can be transformed into enthusiasm and contentment. School Library Journal
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