About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is making assumptions about a new classmate or struggling with the disappointment of expectations versus reality. It is a perfect choice for navigating the social nuances of the early elementary years, particularly when children are learning that fancy titles and exotic backgrounds don't define a person's character. The story follows Nancy as she excitedly prepares for a new student from Paris, only to realize he is from Paris, Texas, not Paris, France. Through this humorous misunderstanding, the book explores themes of first impressions, cultural curiosity, and the simple joy of finding common ground. It is an accessible, vocabulary-rich story that models how to move past a letdown to build a genuine new friendship.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book deals with social expectations and minor peer disappointment in a secular, direct, and lighthearted manner. The resolution is hopeful and realistic, showing that friendship is based on shared fun rather than shared aesthetics.
