What If . . . ?
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$1049
Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2021

What If . . . ?

By Sonali Fry, Joe Mathieu (Illustrator)

Part of the Sesame Street series

Ease school jitters with Elmo's answers to kids' 'What if...?' questions.

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32 pages
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Starting school can be daunting, but Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are here to help. This picture book addresses common worries like 'What if I don't like my teacher?' and 'What if I can't find the bathroom?' With the cheerful guidance of Elmo, Abby Cadabby, and Cookie Monster, children will find comfort and smiles as they prepare for preschool or kindergarten. It's a delightful resource to ease first-day nerves and encourage a positive start to school life.

From the publisher

Elmo and his Sesame Street friends help ease anxiety about starting preschool and kindergarten with this picture book that straightforwardly answers children’s “What if…?” questions. Young children can have lots of anxiety, especially when faced with something new, such as starting school. Luckily, Elmo and his Sesame Street friends are here to relieve those first-time jitters! This picture book helpfully answers common questions (What if I don’t like my teacher? What if I don’t know where the bathroom is?) to ease your little one’s worries. Plus, the friendly, colorful faces of Elmo, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, and other Muppets always produce smiles! This is a great resource–and gift–for any child about to start preschool or kindergarten. Sesame Workshop, the nonprofit educational organization behind Sesame Street, aims to help kids grow smarter, stronger, and kinder through its many unique domestic and international initiatives. These projects cover a wide array of topics for families around the world.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–6
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about schoolBooks about teachersBooks about school and educationBooks about the first day of school
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Book details

Publication
Published
June 15, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593310090

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