Charlie and Jeannie Go To School

Charlie and Jeannie Go to School is part of the Glass Slipper Series written by Robin Rotenberg, author of Charlie and the Purple Roses, Charlie's Space Adventure, and Pound On!! From the Glass Slipper to the Glass Ceiling. The Glass Slipper Series is meant to embolden children to overcome their fears, appreciate and respect the wonder of our world and our environment, and accept ourselves and others with happiness and pride. In Charlie and Jeannie Go to School, Charlie and his little sister Jeannie watch the big kids go to school on the school bus, and want to ride along with them. They are fearful of going on the bus alone until they get permission to take their dog Mango on the bus with them. Charlie and Jeannie learn that accepting help is essential to overcoming our fears, and that we should be proud of our courage when doing new things. The story encourages children to problem solve to overcome obstacles, to accept help, and to celebrate our accomplishments with happiness and pride. Charlie and Jeannie Go to School is a must-read for all 4-6 year olds, with beautiful illustrations of characters that appear throughout the Glass Slipper Series. The book includes an instructional activity guide for parents and educators. Instructional guides are included in the book, and are also available for free at: www.theGlassSlipperSeries.com.