Emily's New Friend

by Cindy Post Senning, Peggy Post, Steve Bjorkman (Illustrator)

How do you meet someone new? All it takes is a little courage, a lot of kindness, and some good manners! When Ethan moves into Emily's neighborhood, both children are shy and lonely. But a simple "Hi!," a helping hand, and an invitation to play help them along. Soon, with lots of sharing, thoughtfulness, and communication, Emily and Ethan become the best of friends. From the most trusted name in etiquette comes this endearing picture book about how to create fun and lasting friendships. With engaging text and sweet, funny illustrations, Cindy Post Senning, Peggy Post, and Steve Björkman show the importance of respect, consideration, and a good sense of humor between friends. The perfect choice for children beginning school or entering into any unfamiliar situation, Emily's New Friend assures us that friends are just waiting to be made!

Genres: Friendship, Picture Books

32 pages, Hardcover

First published April 9, 2009

About the author

Cindy Post Senning, Ed.D. is Emily Post’s great-granddaughter and a director of The Emily Post Institute. newest book for children is Emily Post's Table Manners for Kids (Collins, May 2009) co-written with Peggy Post.

Cindy’s educational background and expertise in etiquette uniquely qualify her to write definitively on the subject of children’s manners in the 21st century. Her writing and recommendations are based on the concept of introducing specific manners at certain developmental stages in a child’s life.

In February 2008, Emily Post’s Children’s Etiquette Train the Trainer Program was launched with Cindy as its premier presenter. Cindy developed the program and conducts this unique and intensive three-day training for etiquette professionals twice each year.

In the past three years, Cindy has completed two nationwide book tours, conducting manners workshops for children in public and private schools and libraries, as well as making bookstore appearances and giving media interviews. The 2006 tour for Emily’s Everyday Manners was sponsored by The Children’s Place and Parents magazine. The 2004 book tour for The Guide to Good Manners for Kids was sponsored by Betty Crocker, Horizon Organics and Parents.

Cindy and Peggy have also co-authored The Gift of Good Manners: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Respectful, Kind, Considerate Children; The Guide to Good Manners for Kids; Emily's Everyday Manners; Emily’s Magic Words; and Teen Manners: From Malls to Meals to Messaging and Beyond. All are part of a ten-book children’s series, which is being published by HarperCollins.

Cindy’s professional background includes more than 30 years in education and health care. She holds a doctorate and master’s in education, both from the University of Vermont; and a degree in nursing from Cornell University. Cindy resides in Waterbury, Vermont, with her husband John. They have two grown sons.

Reviews

[Beth · Rating 3 out of 5]

Rather didactic. Two kids play nicely. The illustrations and text seem to indicate different ages; the pictures are school aged but the message is younger.

[Pinky · Rating 3 out of 5]

Emily gets a new best friend when Ethan moves to the neighborhood.

[Christine Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Emily and a new neighbor become friends by treating one another with generosity, kindness, and good manners. Includes a note for parents on the importance of teaching principles of etiquette at home.
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[Edward Sullivan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good manners make good friends.

[Kate Hastings · Rating 4 out of 5]

Grades K-3. More of a "how to" make new friends/ what to do after you've moved.

[Brandy · Rating 3 out of 5]

-pre-k-1st grade
-discuss charactertrait-respect
-tells how to be and keep a best friend
-shows compassion and caring for one another