About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is standing at the threshold of kindergarten feeling like the world is suddenly very large and they are quite small. It is specifically designed to soothe the belly butterflies that come with first-day nerves, public speaking during show and tell, or the hesitation of making new friends. D.J. Steinberg uses accessible, rhythmic poetry to validate a child's fears while providing gentle, actionable tips for building self-assurance. Spanning the full school year, the book serves as an emotional roadmap for the four to six year old set. It balances realistic school scenarios with a comforting, steady tone that models how to handle mistakes and new experiences. Parents will find it a perfect tool for bedtime reading to pre-process upcoming school milestones, turning potential anxiety into a shared moment of bravery and pride.
