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by Alice B. McGinty (Author), Diane Goode (Illustrator)
Perfect for first day of school sharing or graduation at year's end, this tender and comforting book is about tackling life's firsts, one step at a time.
On the morning a little boy is going to start school, his father reassures him: when things seem overwhelming, take it step by step Whether it is making new friends, learning to write and count, or cleaning up a big mess at the end of the day, he can get through it all and have fun along the way.Author Biography
Alice B. McGinty often stops to look, listen, and wonder, which has led her to write over fifty fiction and nonfiction children's books that capture the truths and mysteries of life and nature. Her books include Pancakes to Parathas: Breakfast Around the World, The Girl Who Named Pluto: The Story of Venetia Burney, The Sea Knows, and the award-winning picture book biography, Gandhi: A March to the Sea. Alice lives in Champaign, Illinois, and spends her time seeking wonders, always looking for inspiration for her next books.
Diane Goode has written seven and illustrated over sixty beloved and critically acclaimed picture books, including the New York Times bestsellers Founding Mothers and Ladies of Liberty by Cokie Roberts. She illustrated several books by Cynthia Rylant including When I Was Young in the Mountains, a Caldecott Honor Book. She is also the illustrator of President Pennybaker and My Mom is Trying to Ruin My Life, both by Kate Feiffer. She lives in Watchung, New Jersey, with her husband, David, and their dog, Briggs. You can read about her at DianeGoode.com.
Number of Pages: 32
Dimensions: 0.4 x 8.1 x 9.2 IN
Illustrated: Yes
Publication Date: August 31, 2021
