Today is five-year-old Averi's first day of kindergarten. She is so excited! But when her mother reminds her to wear her glasses, Averi's smile slips. She is worried the other kids will make fun of her because wearing glasses makes her different from everyone else. But when she gets to school she is in for a big surprise. This colorful and charmingly illustrated picture book for ages 3-8 will help children overcome anxieties and insecurities, and understand that everyone should love themselves just the way they are. Perfect for parents, caregivers, and teachers wanting to show their children that they aren't alone in their differences, and that diversity is a wonderful thing.
Author Biography:
Tara Thomas Pinckney is a wife, mother, educator, and author.She was born, raised, and still resides in Mount Pleasant, SC. Being the daughter of retired educators, education has always been important to her. This value in education not only stems from the influence of her parents but also from her grandparents who didn't allow the absence of a formal education to hinder their learning. They continue to instill their life experiences from the 1920s to the present in their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren which stresses the importance of being active in church, home, and education. You can see this influence in Tara Thomas Pinckney's writing as she highlights the importance of family, acceptance, self-confidence, and being appreciative. Tara Thomas Pinckney is a wife, mother, educator, and author. She was born, raised, and still resides in Mount Pleasant, SC. Being the daughter of retired educators, education has always been important to her. This value in education not only stems from the influence of her parents but also from her grandparents who didn't allow the absence of a formal education to hinder their learning. They continue to instill their life experiences from the 1920s to the present in their children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren which stresses the importance of being active in church, home, and education. You can see this influence in Tara Thomas Pinckney's writing as she highlights the importance of family, acceptance, self-confidence, and being appreciative.
