Product Description
by Radka Piro (Author), Katia Gaigalova (Illustrator)
Embark on a heartfelt exploration of a child's first day at nursery, guiding young readers through relatable emotions, interactive learning, and valuable life skills for healthy emotional development.
Join Jack on his apprehensive first day at nursery in Friends and Feelings, where relatable characters and situations unfold to mirror the emotional rollercoaster that young children often experience. Fearful and uncertain, Jack's day becomes a poignant exploration of emotions, from joy to embarrassment, offering a thoughtful sequence of Situation + Explanation + Options for Coping in each chapter. Readers are taken on an interactive learning adventure with engaging scenarios crafted to help children process and comprehend their feelings. The durable card stock pages enhance the reading experience for small hands, creating an inviting and lasting connection with the story.
This book is a tender exploration designed to empower the youngest readers (ages 3-7) in understanding and expressing their emotions. The book's unique sequencing approach ensures a structured learning experience, providing gentle guidance for healthy emotional development. With relatable characters and relatable situations, children learn valuable life skills, fostering openness about their feelings. A must-have for caregivers seeking a meaningful and lasting resource for navigating the complexities of a child's emotional world.
Author Biography
Radka Piro is a bookworm, a passionate traveler, and a creative storyteller. After studying foreign languages, she set out to explore the distant corners of the world and discover her true purpose. Now, she is a successful writer and editor, based in the Czech Republic.
Katia Gaigalova was born in 1992 in St. Petersburg, Russia, and currently lives and works in Berlin, Germany. In 2015 she got a degree in ethnography and folk arts. Drawing used to be just a hobby for her, but little by little, it became an important part of her life. She attended classes in academic drawing, design, and computer graphics to learn more about illustration and has created her own style. She has been working as a freelance illustrator since 2018, bringing pages of children's magazines and books to life with her drawings. In her free time, she enjoys photography, long walks, and exploring new places. Modern graphics, animation, and music are her main source of inspiration, as well as beautiful children's books.
