Join a childcare classroom at lunchtime as they experience different emotions!
It’s time for lunch! Some friends are feeling cranky, frustrated, or downright hangry. But caring friends and teachers help everyone deal with their big feelings.
Part of the First Friends series
Introduces different feelings words in a relatable, humorous situation
Shows a diverse cast of toddlers going through their daily routines at childcare
End notes review feelings words and invite children to practice guessing the emotion on each face
More Details
Product Dimensions:6.5 x 6.7 inches
Page Count:18 pages
Age Range:1 to 3 years
Awards & Accolades
About the Contributors
Written by - Mk Smith Despres
Mk Smith Despres is a children’s librarian and educator in western Massachusetts. In addition to the First Friends series, they are the author of There’s That Sun Again and Night Song, one of Bank Street’s Best Children's Books of the Year.
Illustrated by - Xuan Le
Xuan Le is an illustrator based in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. After graduating with a degree in graphic design from the Ho Chi Minh City University of Fine Arts, she pursued a full-time career in illustration, focusing on picture books. Her artwork is inspired by nature, often featuring people or homes nestled in stunning landscapes. In her spare time, Xuan enjoys experimenting with paper crafts and various materials around her home, adding a fun twist to her creative projects.