For the first day of school
The book that makes the first day less scary
The night before kindergarten, he asked for the book again. The kid walking in brave was him.
A hardcover story about a brave first day, starring your child. Preview the whole book free.

Practice being brave at bedtime
Kids rehearse big days through stories. In this one, the kid who handles it has their face.
A lesson that lands
Pick the worry, like making friends or missing home, and the story works through it inside an adventure.
A first-week tradition
Read it the week before, the night before, and every wobbly morning after.
How it works
One photo. A few questions. Their book.
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Upload one photo and answer a 58-second quiz.
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Preview the whole illustrated book free.
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Order the hardcover. At your door in 9 to 12 days.
Want to hold one first? Flip through a real book.
Common questions
What age is this for?
Preschool through early elementary. Most orders are for kids 3 to 8.
Does it have to be about school?
No. Many parents pick a courage story in any world. School settings are just the popular choice in August.
Will it arrive before the first day?
Door to door takes 9 to 12 days. Order two weeks before school starts and you are covered.
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