Our perky, young, heroine Penelope shares another life learning lesson as Penelope meets her new friends as she continues the adventure of her Big Day. Join Penelope as she explores her first day at school and enlightens the reader through the eyes of a child accepting her new friends with much delight and enthusiasm. As Penelope continues on her journey, having her Big Day at school, we are introduced to "Penelope's New Friends" meeting a group of children who are happy, excited, energized, and who can teach all of us a life lesson. In this second book of the series, Penelope proves, once again, to be engaging as a role model for youngsters. Penelope's sunny outlook helps every child to be better prepared for the challenges of life awaiting them. That first day of school is one of the biggest transitions a child makes and that positive outlook makes all the difference. Starting school is a milestone for many children and sharing the journey with Penelope makes it very special indeed. It's time to join Penelope as she embarks on meeting new friends and opens her mind and heart to her newest adventure, "Penelope's New Friends." Make a difference in your child's attitude and outlook. "Penelope's New Friends" will definitely help do just that. About the Author: Iris Benn resides in Wellington, Florida with her husband and soul mate of forty-two years, Dr. Harvey Benn. Happily they have raised three wonderful sons and are the proud grandparents of seven grandchildren. Iris knows only too well the anxiety and trepidation some children face heading off to school for the first time. Having a degree in Psychology, being a mom and a grandmother Iris has witnessed that separation anxiety that some children express. In creating Penelope and sharing Penelope's adventures Iris helps your child get ready for this experience with a positive outlook being happy and ready to learn another early childhood life lesson.