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Description
Clarine is starting at a new school and feels confident she'll make friends right away. But when her first attempts don't go as planned, she learns that building real friendships takes time and patience. This illustrated story follows a young girl as she navigates the challenges of being the new student and discovers the value of persistence and being herself.
Quick Summary
If your child is nervous about starting school or making new friends, this is a really reassuring little book. Clarine walks in on her first day thinking everything will be easy, but soon realizes that making real friends takes a bit more effort than she expected. It's got a gentle, realistic approach to a topic kids really worry about, and the story moves along at a nice pace so new readers won't get lost or lose interest. The "gotcha smile" element adds a fun, memorable twist that kids seem to remember and talk about. It's perfect for kids in kindergarten through third grade, especially those who might be a little hesitant about reading on their own. Parents will appreciate that it tackles an everyday anxiety without being preachy or heavy-handed just a quick, cozy story that feels like a friend reassuring you that it's okay to feel shy sometimes.