Never, Not Ever!
Never, Not Ever! by Beatrice Alemagna is a delightful picture book published by HarperCollinsPublishers in 2021, featuring 48 pages in English. This story captures the feelings of little kids who experience anxiety about leaving home for school, presenting a humorous take on the first-day-of-school jitters through the character of Pascaline, who is determined not to go.
In this engaging narrative, Pascaline’s refusal to attend school leads to a whimsical adventure where her parents shrink down to a manageable size, allowing them to accompany her. The book explores themes of friendship, emotions, and the importance of parental support during new experiences. With its blend of fantasy and humor, Never, Not Ever! offers a relatable perspective for young readers facing similar challenges.
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A perfect back-to-school book…with a twist! For little kids everywhere who feel anxious leaving home to go back to school.
A Kids’ Indie Next Pick!
Never, Not Ever! is the instant classic from Beatrice Alemagna–a laugh-out-loud tribute to little kids everywhere who would prefer not to leave home on the first day of school.
The other animals are marching dutifully to school, but Pascaline could care less. “Never, not ever!” she declares. She’s NOT going. And nothing–not even her parents pulling her by her feet–will change her mind.
She shrieks so loudly that her parents shrink down to the size of peanuts–becoming just the right size to fit snugly under Pascaline’s wing. Now they can all go to school together!
In Never, Not Ever! award-winning picture book creator Beatrice Alemagna reminds us that small children need their parents to be close by . . . but not too close.
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