Common Sense Media Review
By Terreece Clarke
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Funny look at overcoming first-day-of-school jitters.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 4+?
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What's the Story?
Princess Cupcake Jones has a problem. Several, actually. She's sick, her tutu is a mess -- and she's really afraid to start school. She's worried the first day will be a disaster, with all the new people to meet and new friends to make, so she decides PRINCESS CUPCAKE JONES WON'T GO TO SCHOOL. Will her schemes to stop the school day from happening work?
Is It Any Good?
With humor and a light touch, this cute princess story does an excellent job of addressing the real fears and worries many kids have when they start school. Princess Cupcake's feisty, persistent, and creative schemes to get out of going to school will have kids and parents laughing together, while the book's practical and gentle direction will make kids cheer for Cupcake's happy ending. A fun addition to the Princess Cupcake series.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about fear of new situations. What's scary about it? Is it hard to talk about your feelings, especially being afraid of something?
What's the best way to approach new people, places, and things? Have you ever been afraid to go to a new place? What helped you feel better?
What things do you like about home that you'll also find in school?
Book Details
- Author :
- Illustrator : Michael LaDuca
- Genre : Picture Book
- Topics : Adventures , Friendship
- Book type : Fiction
- Publisher : Belle Publishing LLC
- Publication date : September 8, 2014
- Publisher's recommended age(s) : 5 - 7
- Number of pages : 32
- Available on : Nook, Hardback, Kindle
- Last updated : September 30, 2025
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