I'd Like To Meet Someone New Today - Laurence Sheinman

nAlong with Sonny the Giraffe and other colorful characters, help the child in your life discover the joy of making friends and overcome their nervous feelings about meeting someone new.n nMeet Sonny: a giraffe with a great long neck, a happy disposition, and a little bit of nervousness when it comes to meeting new people. You see, Sonny dreams of making friends but is a bit shy and gets a little nervous sometimes. Nonetheless Sonny is determined to set out to meet someone new. n nJourney with Sonny on fantastic and fun encounters-ending in unexpected friendships! Not only does Sonny dream of making great new friends, but there is also hope that these friendships will start with kind smiles and warm hellos! n nWithin the book, children will discover through brightly colored fun and fanciful illustrations of Sonny with all the new friends an overarching lesson about learning to connect with people from all walks of life. n nThrough a variety of experiences, Sonny discovers that while introductions to new people may feel awkward and scary, it often leads to friends for life. Kids will learn to develop their own criteria for friends through Sonny's narrative, including people who: n Like to share.Are joyful and warm.Act brave and curious.Have different talents.Smile often. nI'd Like To Meet Someone New Today is a great starter book for toddlers and early readers with vivid colors, fanciful scenarios, and relatable fun characters. And the easy-to-read rhymes make Sonny's story an engaging book, sure to be chosen again and again for a bedtime read.n