Ellie the elephant is beginning her first day of school, an exciting day that makes Ellie feel nervous, sad, and even mad.

Ellie the elephant is beginning her first day of school, an exciting day that makes Ellie feel nervous, sad, and even mad. Throughout this lively day, Ellie has the guidance of her trusty magical friends, her four emotional dragons! With her magical companions by her side, Ellie learns to manage her feelings as she meets new friends and deals with difficult situations, leading to a wonderful first day of school! Ellie's First Day of School brings back the delightful characters from Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons whose loving approach to emotional intelligence will teach kids courage, patience, and provide them with positive communication skills in the school setting.

Joseph Goodrich Joseph Goodrich is passionate about helping children (including his own) understand and manage their emotions through storytelling. With a B.A. from Tufts University, an M.S. from the University of Maryland Global Campus, an M.Ed. from the University of Massachusetts Boston, and an Ed.D. from Northeastern University, Joseph approaches the world of children's literature with rich psychological insight. Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons: Ellie's First Day of School is the second book in the Ellie and Her Emotional Dragons series; both of which strive to convey lessons of empathy and emotional intelligence to young readers in a playful and approachable way. Visit www.josephgoodrich.com to learn more about the Ellieverse!