Captain Awesome to the Rescue!

Reach for this book when your child is facing the daunting 'new kid' experience or struggling to find their place in a social environment. It specifically addresses the anxiety of moving to a new town and the fear of not fitting in. Through the lens of second-grader Eugene McGillicuddy, who reinvents himself as the superhero Captain Awesome, children see a relatable model of how imagination can act as a shield against nerves. The story highlights that bravery isn't the absence of fear, but rather the creativity to push through it. It is an ideal transition from picture books to chapter books, offering a humorous and gentle look at making that first vital friendship in a strange new place.