Going to a Restaurant

Name: Going to a Restaurant
ISBN: 9781403404657

by Melinda Beth Radabaugh

For children preparing for their first restaurant visit, this book gently explains what to expect, helping ease anxieties and build confidence for a new social experience.

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About This Book

A parent might reach for this book when preparing a young child for their very first visit to a restaurant, or to help ease anxiety about unfamiliar social situations. "Going to a Restaurant" is a simple, photographic guide that walks children step by step through the entire experience: arriving, being seated, looking at a menu, ordering from a server, waiting patiently, eating, and paying. By clearly and calmly explaining each part of the process, the book demystifies the event, building a child's confidence and replacing worry with curiosity. It is an excellent, practical tool for preschoolers and early elementary children to model behavior and set expectations for a fun family outing.

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What Parents Should Know

Sensitive Topics

There are no sensitive topics in this book. Its approach is direct, secular, and purely informational. The resolution is simply the successful and pleasant completion of the meal.

Ideal Reader

The ideal reader is a 3- to 5-year-old child who has never been to a restaurant or who feels anxious about new experiences. It is also an excellent resource for children on the autism spectrum or with other processing disorders who benefit from social stories and clear, predictable outlines of future events.