Pip’s First Day at Preschool: A Reassuring Back-to-School Story About Big Feelings, New Friends, and Brave Goodbyes

The first day of preschool is exciting-but it can make a little tummy feel fluttery, too.When Pip arrives at a brand-new classroom, everything feels unfamiliar: the goodbye, the busy sounds, the new routines, and all those new friends. With one slow breath, one caring grown-up, and one small thing to try, Pip discovers that courage does not have to feel big.Inspired by real early-childhood classrooms, this warm, reassuring picture book helps young children: - Name mixed feelings about starting preschool or child care - Practice a simple three-step "brave plan" - Understand routines such as circle time, learning centers, lunch, rest, and pickup - Look forward to play, art, music, movement, friendship, and special school experiences - Trust that their grown-up will returnPerfect for ages 2-5, classroom read-alouds, back-to-school preparation, daycare transitions, and any child taking a brave first step.Little feet. Brave steps. Big strides.