Alicia and her mom discuss the many aspects of the often-difficult first day of kindergarten. The story progresses through the second day, the second week, the second month, and the winter holidays. All the classroom activities, lunch and recess periods, assemblies, field trips, and classroom parties are well depicted, and the descriptions will leave any child and parent with a warm and happy feeling for kindergarten. Silver Press 5. Kids can have big, little, old, young, and new friends at school, home, near, and far.
Friends make life better, and the best way to have friends is to be a friend.
As the day of the spelling bee approaches and Spider's anxiety increases, he turns to his family to discover their secrets for confidence. Each member tells a story about fear and bravery, and Spider learns that strength comes from within and confidence is forged by welcoming challenges. The story is neatly woven, the family lovingly depicted, and the illustrations warmly drawn. Timid and bold children alike will love this tale. Clarion Books 7.