Synopses & Reviews
Daniels going to nursery school! He has a new classroom, a new teacher, and a brand-new cubby for all his things. But when its time for his mother to leave him, Daniel doesnt want her to go. It takes a very special goodbyeand a reminder that she will always come backto assure him that hell be fine. Now hes ready to listen to stories, play at the water table, bake pumpkin cookies, and even share his favorite stuffed animal with his new friends at naptime. And when his mom returns to pick him up, hes ready to tell her all about his day!
Told with warmth and humor, Dont Go! is the perfect book to share with an apprehensive preschooler. Included are a cookie recipe and helpful tips for parents on starting school.
Review
Cozy artwork and a reassuring text make this book a solid choice for quelling those first-day fears. . . . Zalben depicts an inviting environment and treats Daniel's concerns with understanding and respect, showing readers how feelings of anxious anticipation can be transformed into enthusiasm and contentment.
Review
[T]here's a familiarity to the events that will resonate with both children and parents and a practicality that will pave the way for good beginnings.
Review
Zalben's honesty and pragmatic tone will put young readers at ease. . . A terrific tale to take the sting out of the first-day-of-school separation anxieties.
Kirkus Reviews
[T]here's a familiarity to the events that will resonate with both children and parents and a practicality that will pave the way for good beginnings.
Booklist, ALA
Cozy artwork and a reassuring text make this book a solid choice for quelling those first-day fears. . . . Zalben depicts an inviting environment and treats Daniel's concerns with understanding and respect, showing readers how feelings of anxious anticipation can be transformed into enthusiasm and contentment.
School Library Journal
About the Author
Jane Breskin Zalben has written and illustrated many distinctive picture books, including Pearl's Eight Days of Chanukah and the best-selling Beni holiday series. She is also a cookbook writer, the author of six novels for older readers, and a painter of abstract art. The mother of two grown sons, she lives on Long Island, New York, with her husband, Steven.