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(Book has eight short chapters with a full picture page opposite the words)
PREFACE
Children face new choices, challenges, and circumstances daily as they learn and grow. They can generally choose to try something new; other times, their new is life-changing and is not a choice. What about when a new experience becomes a MUST-DO? And there is no choice but to make it a part of their lives. How might they respond?
This book talks about how scary new can be when a child faces the reality that their "new" might not be accepted well by their peers. New Can Be Scary encourages young readers that even though new can feel scary and uncomfortable, their peers like them for who they are, not for their appearance. The book also carries a subtle anti-bullying message, inviting children to think about how they can respond to a friend or classmate struggling with something new.
Chapter 1 NEW IS EXCITING
Derek was super excited. It was the first day of first grade. He couldn't wait to see how many kindergarten friends from last year were in his class. There were so many new things to learn and new ways to have fun.
Derek would lose his front teeth, and for the first time, he would play T-ball and basketball.birthday parties with new friends.
Chapter 2 NEW IS NECESSARY
Something new was about to happen that Derek was not expecting. When he visited the eye doctor, Dr. Lee called the optometrist, Dr. Lee’s assistant, Lisa, told him he might need to wear eyeglasses for a while to help him see better. So, before Dr. Lee examined Derek’s eyes, Lisa asked Derek if he wanted to put on pretend glasses to see how he would look if he needed glasses.
Genre: JUVENILE FICTION / Books & LibrariesNew Can Be Scary is my first published book. It is available on Amazon. I have submitted reading copies to various libraries and have had educator interest, particularly since New Can Be Scary includes conversational questions at the end to think about how the readers or listeners would respond to a child who might look different from them.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 NEW IS EXCITING, Chapter 2 NEW IS NECESSARY, Chapter 3 NEW IS COMPLEX. . .(8 chapters)
Preface
Children face new choices, challenges, and circumstances daily as they learn and grow. They can generally choose to try something new; other times, their new is life-changing and is not a choice. What about when a new experience becomes a MUST-DO? And there is no choice but to make it a part of their lives. How might they respond?
This book talks about how scary new can be when a child faces the reality that their "new" might not be accepted well by their peers. New Can Be Scary encourages young readers that even though new can feel scary and uncomfortable, their peers like them for who they are, not for their appearance. The book also carries a subtle anti-bullying message, inviting children to think about how they can respond to a friend or classmate struggling with something new.
Chapter 1 NEW IS EXCITING
Derek was super excited. It was the first day of first grade. He couldn't wait to see how many kindergarten friends from last year were in his class. There were so many new things to learn and new ways to have fun.
Derek would lose his front teeth, and for the first time, he would play T-ball and basketball. He would learn new reading words, new ways to do math--his favorite subject, and enjoy birthday parties with new friends.
Chapter 2 NEW IS NECESSARY
Something new was about to happen that Derek was not expecting. When he visited the eye doctor, Dr. Lee called the optometrist, Dr. Lee’s assistant, Lisa, told him he might need to wear eyeglasses for a while to help him see better.
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Translated by Cassandra Penninckx
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Author review: Cassandra was quick, efficient, and very responsive with this translation. A very smooth process. Thanks. |
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Author review: Alessandro was thorough and prompt. It was a pleasant experernce. |
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Author review: Excellent response and translation . Thanks. |
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Translated by Erick Carballo
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Author review: Erick came through as promised and delivered. He was very responsive and had the translation completed within a short time Quality work and professionalism. |
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Translated by Anneli Erkkonen
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Author review: Anneli was so invested in my book and a delight to work with. She and I discussed being sure it was relevant to the culture and I encouraged her to feel free to change names that would be meaningful to Swedish readers. She is an expert and delivered in a very timely manner. |
