Fluffy's School Bus Adventure

Reach for this book when your child expresses anxiety about the school bus or feels nervous about being in the 'wrong' place. It provides a playful, low stakes way to discuss change and unexpected adventures through the eyes of a confident, slightly pampered guinea pig. Fluffy is a charming protagonist who views a potential crisis as a grand excursion, helping children reframe their own fears as opportunities for fun. The story follows Fluffy, a classroom pet who accidentally boards the wrong bus and finds himself at a different school. Rather than being scared, Fluffy embraces the novelty of his situation. This early chapter book is perfect for 1st and 2nd graders building reading stamina. It uses humor and animal personification to build confidence, teaching children that even when things do not go according to plan, they can handle the situation with curiosity and joy.