Darcy's First Sleepover
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- $11.99
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- $11.99
Publisher Description
A gently reassuring picture book about the milestone of a first sleepover, for fans of The Invisible String by Patrice Karst and Wemberly Worries by Kevin Henkes.
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?
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!
Christy Ottaviano Books
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
In this sweetly encouraging picture book, Fortenberry follows Darcy, a light brown–skinned child who adheres to a bedtime routine guided by her father—and aided by beloved stuffed animal Little Cat. When Darcy visits her freckled, light-skinned cousin Kayla, the visit turns into a sleepover. Though Darcy notes routine differences with some unease ("I have strawberry toothpaste at my house," she says), a phone call to her father provides welcome support, and Fortenberry's assured third-person narrative brings the tale to a triumphant close: as the cousins plan another sleepover, Kayla confesses that she's never slept over elsewhere, and Darcy reassures, "It might be a little scary at first. But it's really fun." Fortenberry's digital paintings, meanwhile, emulate watercolors in hue and texture. A gentle, confidence-boosting volume about a common milestone. Back matter features an author's note that reveals the story's personal inspiration. Ages 4–8.
