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Go Be Wonderful!

Donna Gephart

Illustrator: Francesca Chessa

Ages: 5 & Under

Published: 2021

Publisher: Holiday House

ISBN: 978-0-8234-4511-0

Keywords: Family love, self-confidence, SEL, self-esteem, kindergarten

Encouraged by her family from birth, Daisy passes each childhood milestone with confidence and success. Will this continue when she starts school? Whimsical multimedia illustrations.