About This Book
Reach for this book when your child is facing their first performance, presentation, or big event and the nerves are starting to show. Whether it is a school play or a sports game, this story provides a gentle roadmap for navigating the 'butterflies' that come with being in the spotlight. It validates a child's anxiety while highlighting the joy of preparation. The story follows Mickey as he prepares for his role as a duck in the class play. Through the lens of costume making and rehearsal, it emphasizes that success is a team effort involving family and friends. It is an ideal choice for preschoolers and early elementary students who need to see that even small roles are important and that stage fright is a very normal part of growing up.
What Parents Should Know
Sensitive Topics
The book is secular and realistic. It deals with performance anxiety in a direct, gentle manner. The resolution is hopeful and validating, showing that while nerves are real, they can be managed with preparation and support.
