The Big Day!
The changes and transitions in life can create new memories and hopefully, new skills and knowledge. Big challenges, such as moving to a new home, going to the hospital, and welcoming a new sibling are presented in uncomplicated and straightforward language. Young readers will benefit from the simple and reassuring advice in each book.
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Series Review: The Big Day!"Children in kindergarten will enjoy these books as read-alouds (large, clear color photos make the volumes appropriate for group sharing) while those at the end of first grade will be able to read them independently. The writing is straightforward and reassuring, and the content provides a realistic view of what youngsters might experience in each environment. In "School", for example, the author discusses the activities of a typical day as well as feelings of sadness or loneliness that may occur. "Hospital" discusses sickness, admission and surroundings, fasting for surgery, and blood tests. "Baby" explains that new siblings keep parents very busy, but that they will still have time to do special things with older children. "House" mentions the possibility of feeling strange in the new environment, but also discusses how quickly the child will adjust and make new friends... These excellent resources offer meaningful information on attractively designed, colorful pages."
--School Library Journal
