Emily's New Friend by Cindy Post Senning- ADVISABLE

Senning, Cindy Post.  Post, Ed. D. and Peggy.  Bjorkman, Steve.  Emily’s New Friend, 32 pgs.  Collins, 2010.  $16.99.  Inside cover: “When Ethan moves into Emily’s neighborhood, both children are shy and lonely.  But a simple “Hi!”, a helping hand, and an invitation to play help them along.  Soon, with lots of sharing, thoughtfulness, and communication, Emily and Ethan become best friends.”  The illustrations are as fun as the text in this great book!  This is a great review on what it means to be and have a good friend-something that every child (and adult) needs to know and be reminded of from time to time!   This book could be used in a unit on manners, friendship, or “getting to know you” at the beginning of school.  Pre-K.  EL (K-3).  ADVISABLE.  Reviewer: SL.