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About this product
Product Identifiers
PublisherHolt & Company, Henry
ISBN-101250755905
ISBN-139781250755902
eBay Product ID (ePID)6050400240
Product Key Features
Book TitleDarcy's First Sleepover
Number of Pages40 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2021
TopicGeneral, Social Themes / New Experience, Family / General (See Also Headings under Social Themes)
IllustratorFortenberry, Julie, Yes
GenreJuvenile Fiction
AuthorJulie Fortenberry
FormatPicture Book
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight14.5 Oz
Item Length10.3 in
Item Width8.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
LCCN2020-038060
Reviews"A sensitive, empathetic look at one girl's first sleepover success . . . . Way to go, Darcy!" -- BookPage "Darcy's conflicting feelings about her first sleepover feel authentic and are recognizable . . . . A sweet, well-paced tale about a common anxiety." -- Kirkus Reviews "Sweetly encouraging . . . . A gentle, confidence-boosting volume." -- Publishers Weekly "A realistic, first-sleepover picture book with a happy ending." -- Booklist
Dewey Edition23
Dewey DecimalE
SynopsisA 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, 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