Emily's New Friend - Hardcover

Senning, Cindy P; Post, Peggy

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0061117064 ISBN 13: 9780061117060

Publisher: HarperCollins, 2010

Synopsis

How do you meet someone new?

All it takes is a little courage, a lot of kindness, and some good manners!

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 the best of friends.

From the most trusted name in etiquette comes this endearing picture book about how to create fun and lasting friendships. With engaging text and sweet, funny illustrations, Cindy Post Senning, Peggy Post, and Steve Björkman show the importance of respect, consideration, and a good sense of humor between friends.

The perfect choice for children beginning school or entering into any unfamiliar situation, Emily's New Friend assures us that friends are just waiting to be made!

About this title

About the Authors

Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D., codirector of The Emily Post Institute, Inc., developed a training program for etiquette educators and conducts children's etiquette workshops across the U.S. and overseas. Cindy is the coauthor of all the Emily Post children's books, with her sister-in-law, Peggy Post.

Peggy Post, Emily Post’s great-granddaughter-in-law, is a director of The Emily Post Institute and the author of more than a dozen books. Peggy writes a monthly column in Good Housekeeping and an online wedding etiquette column for the New York Times.

Steve Bjorkman has illustrated nearly one hundred picture books, including the New York Times bestseller Dirt on My Shirt by Jeff Foxworthy. He has also sold millions of greeting cards through Recycled Paper Greetings with his brother, Carl. Steve lives with his wife in Irvine, California.

From the Back Cover

How do you meet someone new?

All it takes is a little courage, a lot of kindness, and some good manners!

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 the best of friends.

From the most trusted name in etiquette comes this endearing picture book about how to create fun and lasting friendships. With engaging text and sweet, funny illustrations, Cindy Post Senning, Peggy Post, and Steve Björkman show the importance of respect, consideration, and a good sense of humor between friends.

The perfect choice for children beginning school or entering into any unfamiliar situation, Emily's New Friend assures us that friends are just waiting to be made!

Edition details

• Publisher: HarperCollins
• Publication date: 2010
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0061117064
• ISBN 13: 9780061117060
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Bjorkman Steve
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 32