Darcy's First Sleepover - by Julie Fortenberry (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>When Darcy spends her first night away from home she is a little apprehensive, but when the sun comes up and breakfast is on the table she realizes sleepovers can be a lot of fun.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A gently reassuring picture book about the milestone of a first sleepover, for fans of <i>The Invisible String</i> by Patrice Karst and <i>Wemberly Worries</i> by Kevin Henkes.</b> <p/>Every night at home, Darcy brushes her teeth with strawberry toothpaste; she snuggles in bed with Little Cat; and she falls asleep to the sound of her dad washing the dishes. But tonight, Darcy is having her very first sleepover! Even though it's at her cousin Kayla's house, it still feels a little daunting. Kayla has peppermint toothpaste, a baby bear named Charlotte, and howling winds outside her window. Darcy misses her dad and her own cozy bedroom. Should she ask her aunt to take her home? <p/>This rewarding tale celebrates the excitement of new experiences and the power of quiet growth. Backmatter also included shedding light on steps parents can take when helping kids prepare for their first sleepover! <p/><b>Christy Ottaviano Books</b></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>A sensitive, empathetic look at one girl's first sleepover success . . . . Way to go, Darcy! --<i>BookPage</i> <p/>Darcy's conflicting feelings about her first sleepover feel authentic and are recognizable . . . . A sweet, well-paced tale about a common anxiety. --<i>Kirkus Reviews</i> <p/>Sweetly encouraging . . . . A gentle, confidence-boosting volume. --<i>Publishers Weekly</i> <p/>A realistic, first-sleepover picture book with a happy ending. --<i>Booklist</i></p><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><p><b>Julie Fortenberry </b>is the creator of several books for young readers including <i>Darcy's First Sleepover</i>, <i>The Artist and the King</i>, <i> Lily's Cat Mask</i>, and <i>Pearl Goes to Preschool</i>. She is also the illustrator of many children's books. A graduate of Hunter College's MFA program, Julie has exhibited her work in the Whitney Museum of American Art, among others. She lives in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. <br>juliefortenberry.com</p>
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