Jacob feels sad and anxious on his first day of school. He wants to be with his family! But he discovers there’s a way to keep family members close, even when they’re apart. In this book, beginning readers in prekindergarten to grade 1 can join Jacob as he shows a classmate how to make his own pocket picture—and makes a new friend! This illustrated picture book series features social/emotional issues as plot drivers. Youngsters are introduced to a variety of experiences, while caregivers are given a jumping off point for discussing and guiding their child''s social/emotional development