Watching his companions enjoying fun activities, this lovable character becomes increasingly unhappy with his predicament-Little Pencil realizes that he really wants to be helpful but can't seem to find anything to do!
Finally rescued by this new Forever Friends, Little Pencil discovers how useful and important he really is.
Creative and colorful artwork enhance this unique, one-of-a-kind rhyming picture book, drawing the reader into a lively classroom. Best of all, the book offers an age-appropriate reference guide for teaching pencil grip (pencil grasp), making writing more fluid and easier for children.
Designed to entertain little ones while learning how to hold a pencil, Little Pencil Finds His Forever Friends is essential for every teacher, parent and child, including toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners and first graders.
Also recommended for homeschoolers, occupational therapists, early childhood classroom teachers (infant grades in UK/AU/NZ), children's libraries and bookstores, and toy stores. *Free parent/teacher activity guide included (PDF).

You might find Christine taking a brisk walk, gazing at the night sky, sewing a new project, attempting a delicious recipe, or reading a captivating novel. Stories brew inside her mind for years, akin to the blossoming of a long-lasting friendship. She received the "Teacher of the Year" award from PS 151K and the National Right to Read Foundation's Teacher of the Year.